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AZ HB2857

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Blackman

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Arizona Department of Corrections to store inmate medical records electronically rather than in physical format

  • Allows the department to dispose of physical copies of inmate medical records once they have been stored electronically, notwithstanding any other law

  • Defines "medical records" to include all records retained by the department or medical professionals relating to treatment provided to inmates while in department facilities

  • Adds new section 41-1610.04 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing electronic storage of inmate medical records

Legislative Description

Inmate medical records; electronic storage

Technical Correction

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/26/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Government2/10/2026

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