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AZ SB1017
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janae Shamp
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AI Summary
- Requires informed consent for surgical procedures to include signatures from the performing physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, the patient or surrogate decision maker, and a witness (per facility policy), along with the date
- Exempts emergency situations from the signature requirements
- Allows witness verification when a patient or surrogate decision maker is physically unable to sign, with the witness confirming the patient directly indicated intent to consent
- Defines "surgical procedure" as excision or incision for correcting deformities/defects, repairing injuries, or diagnosing/treating disease
- Applies to physicians licensed under chapters 13 or 17, nurse practitioners under chapter 15, and physician assistants under chapter 25 of Arizona Revised Statutes
Legislative Description
Informed consent; signatures
Signatures
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/12/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026
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