SB1257
03/24/2025
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Arizona
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Legislation
, Civil Commitment
, Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
SB1257: Creating new Article in the mental health code related to involuntary stabilization where an individual is believed to have “impaired judgment due to intoxication, withdrawal, or substance-induced symptoms.” Provides a right to counsel at the time that an order for involuntary stabilization is issued: “The court shall appoint counsel for the impaired person at the time of issuing the order for stabilization.”
Bill Status: Active
Last action (on 03/24/2025): House HHS Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (8-3-0-1-0-0)
