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AZ SB1309
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include "initiating" prescription orders, expanding pharmacist authority beyond interpreting, evaluating, and dispensing prescriptions.
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Adds a new section 32-1965.01 to Title 32, Chapter 18, Article 3 of Arizona Revised Statutes related to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
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Changes pharmacy technician trainee status from "licensed" to "registered" under the board.
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Makes a technical correction changing "part" to "section" in the Code of Federal Regulations reference for virtual manufacturer definitions.
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Introduced by Senator Shope during the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session (2026).
Legislative Description
Pharmacists; care standard; prescriptions
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/28/2026