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AZ SB1120
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carine Werner
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AI Summary
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Requires Arizona hospitals performing cardiac catheterization procedures with real-time x-ray imaging to equip at least 50% of those procedure rooms with radiation protection systems by July 1, 2027
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Allows hospitals to meet the deadline by issuing a purchase order for the required systems by July 1, 2027, with installation completed by December 31, 2027
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Defines "radiation protection system" as shielding that protects against scatter or direct ionizing radiation, provides protection equal to or greater than a .25 millimeter lead-equivalent apron, and includes real-time dosimetry to measure radiation exposure during procedures
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Amends Title 36, chapter 4, article 2 of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 36-434.03 relating to health care institutions
Legislative Description
Radiation protection systems; installation requirement
Health Care Institutions
Last Action
House read second time
3/9/2026