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AZ SB1813
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Gowan
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AI Summary
- Arizona State Hospital must admit patients based on clinical need for treatment and cannot limit admissions based on a patient's county of residence.
- The hospital's statutory purpose is updated from providing "care and treatment of" to "care for and treat" persons with mental disorders, personality disorders, or emotional conditions.
- The facility may provide services to persons suffering from alcoholism and drug abuse, subject to legislative appropriation.
- The hospital must maintain adequate facilities for psychiatric treatment, child patient care, recreation, dental services, laboratory/x-ray services, and a patient tracking system.
- The Arizona State Hospital remains under the control of the Director of the Department of Health Services.
Legislative Description
State hospital; bed availability
Duties
Last Action
House HHS Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (9-2-1-0-0-0)
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/3/2026
Health and Human Services2/27/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Health and Human Services2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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