HB 2429 — physicians; wellness programs; confidentiality
Last action — Transmit to Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
31 added · 25 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill HB 2429 broadens the scope of the wellness programs by changing the focus from just "physicians" to all "health professionals" licensed under specific chapters. This change means that any licensed health professional—including nurses, therapists, and others—can participate in these wellness programs, not just physicians. Additionally, the confidentiality protections for participants have been maintained and clarified, ensuring that their involvement in these programs cannot be disclosed without their permission, except in specific circumstances. This modification matters because it promotes a wider support system for mental health and well-being in the health profession, potentially leading to better care for patients.
HouseSenate Engrossed House Bill physicians;
confidentiality State(now: of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2429 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 32, CHAPTER 32, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 32-3229.01;
health professional wellness programs;
confidentiality) State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 224 HOUSE BILL 2429 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 32, CHAPTER 32, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 32-3229.01;
PhysicianHealth professional wellness programs;
ANY STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER 26 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 501501(c)(3) (c)(3) OR 501(c)(6) AND THAT PRIMARILY REPRESENTS PHYSICIANSHEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1313, 15 OR 17 OF THIS TITLE MAY ESTABLISH A PHYSICIANHEALTH PROFESSIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAM.
A RECORD OF A PHYSICIAN'SHEALTH PROFESSIONAL'S PARTICIPATION IN A PHYSICIANHEALTH PROFESSIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAM IS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCOVERY, SUBPOENA OR A REPORTING REQUIREMENT TO THE APPLICABLE HEALTH PROFESSION REGULATORY BOARD, UNLESS EITHER:
THE PHYSICIANHEALTH PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTARILY PROVIDES FOR WRITTEN RELEASE OF THE INFORMATION.
(c) TO REPORT THAT THE PHYSICIANHEALTH PROFESSIONAL IS NOT ABLE TO SAFELY PRACTICEPRACTICE. MEDICINE.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "PHYSICIAN"HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAM":
MEANS A PROGRAM OF EVALUATION, COUNSELING, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, OR ANOTHER MODALITY TO ADDRESS AN ISSUE RELATED TO CAREER FATIGUE OR WELLNESS IN A PHYSICIANHEALTH PROFESSIONAL WHO IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1313, 15 OR 17 OF THIS TITLE.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 9, 2022.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 9, 2022.
View plain text versions (8)
- Chaptered Chaptered Version Current pdf
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version pdf
- HOUSE - Health & Human Services View text pdf
- SENATE - Health and Human Services View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Amended by HHS - passed pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Powers Hannley - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Transmit to Governor
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Signed by Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Amish Shah · Primary
- Joanne Osborne · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 28 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 7% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Christine Marsh | — | Not Voting |
| Juan Mendez | — | Not Voting |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kelly Townsend | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Yea |
| Martin Quezada | — | Yea |
| Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita | — | Nay |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Paul Boyer | — | Yea |
| Raquel Terán | — | Yea |
| Rebecca Rios | — | Yea |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldon | — | Yea |
| Sean Bowie | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Tyler Pace | — | Yea |
| Victoria Steele | — | Yea |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Nay |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 34 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 5% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2429?
- HB 2429 is sponsored by Amish Shah and Joanne Osborne.
- What is the current status of HB 2429?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
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