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AZ SB1391
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Establishes a law enforcement stress management pilot program administered by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, which may select one Arizona-based nonprofit organization to deliver mental wellness training and resources for peace officers.
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Requires the selected nonprofit to have at least five consecutive years of experience providing proactive mental wellness and suicide prevention training for law enforcement, a network of at least 15 certified instructors, and capacity for statewide training delivery.
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Mandates program instruction covering stress fundamentals, occupational stress data, family impacts, critical incident response, post-traumatic stress identification, and individual stress management strategies including exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
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Appropriates $950,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to implement the pilot program, covering curriculum development, instructor compensation, training delivery, stress coaching for recruits and their families, and program evaluation.
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Requires the Board to submit a report by December 31, 2028 on participation levels, program outcomes, and recommendations for continuation or modification; the program is repealed after June 30, 2029.
Legislative Description
Stress management pilot program; appropriation
Exemption
Last Action
House PSLE Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (5-7-0-1-0-0)
3/16/2026