SB1637

Dentists' responsibility; sedation; informed consent

Introduced·2/3/26
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Arizona SB1637 amends dental practice regulations, focusing on anesthesia and sedation informed consent, adverse event reporting, and the.

Arizona SB1637 amends the state's dental practice regulations to enhance patient safety and informed consent procedures. The bill mandates that dentists obtain informed consent from patients before administering general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation. This consent must be documented on a form separate from the dental treatment consent and must detail the anesthesia or sedation level, the qualified anesthesia provider's identity, and the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure.

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Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee
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History

Feb 4

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 3

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 3

Senate

Assigned to Senate RAGE Committee