SB1813

State hospital; bed availability

Chamber Passed·2/27/26

Arizona SB1813 transfers authority over the state hospital to a new governing board.

Arizona SB1813 amends state statutes to transfer authority over the Arizona state hospital from the Department of Health Services to a new governing board. The bill establishes the State Hospital Governing Board, consisting of five members appointed by the governor, to oversee the hospital's operations, including contracting, leasing, and property management. The board is tasked with setting goals, reviewing hospital performance, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 9–2 · Feb 27
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

RRDRRRRRD

2 Nay

DD

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Mar 16

2:00 PM

House Health & Human Services

Feb 23

8:45 AM

Senate Rules

History

Mar 16

House

House HHS Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (9-2-1-0-0-0)

Mar 4

House

House read second time

Mar 3

House

Introduced in House and read first time