Bill to create a new procedure for involuntary commitment due to substance dependency dies
02/16/2026, Arizona, Legislation, Civil Commitment
HB 2944 would have created a new procedure for involuntary commitment due to substance dependency, for which the right to counsel would attach at the time an order for temporary detainment was entered. However, the bill died in Committee on February 16, 2026.
Bill Status: Dead
Last action (on 02/16/2026): House HHS Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (5-7-0-0-0-0)
