SB1304

Mental illness; prisoners; diagnosis; treatment

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1304 amends procedures for mental health evaluations and treatment of prisoners.

Arizona SB1304 amends sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to improve mental health evaluations and treatment for prisoners. It requires a mental health evaluation within 72 hours for prisoners displaying symptoms of mental disorder. The bill mandates that prisoners with mental disorders receive appropriate treatment plans, including medication management and continuation of prior treatments. It also outlines procedures for transferring prisoners to state hospitals or behavioral health facilities for treatment.

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Appropriations, Transportation and Technology Committee
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History

Jan 26

Senate

Senate read second time

Jan 22

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Jan 22

Senate

Assigned to Senate ATT Committee