SB 1309 — mental health evaluations; information; consent.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 06, 2024.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 0 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of SB 1309 has added a section that highlights the importance of consent in mental health evaluations. This change ensures that individuals undergoing these evaluations are properly informed and agree to participate, which is vital for protecting their rights and privacy. This update is significant as it reinforces the principle that consent should always be prioritized in mental health care settings.
State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 182 SENATE BILL 1309 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 36-514, 36-520, 36-522, 36-523, 36-530 AND 36-533, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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1309 APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 6, 2024.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 6, 2024.
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Thomas "T.J." Shope · Cosponsor
- Theresa Hatathlie · Cosponsor
- Lela Alston · Cosponsor
- Catherine Miranda · Primary
- Anna Hernandez · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 6 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Catherine Miranda Democrat
Co-sponsors (4)
- Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican
- Theresa Hatathlie Democrat
- Lela Alston Democrat
- Anna Hernandez
Not signed on (88)
88 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 88 →"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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| Republican | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 8% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 3% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anna Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Anthony Kern | — | Not Voting |
| Christine Marsh | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Yea |
| Justine Wadsack | — | Yea |
| Ken Bennett | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Yea |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Nay |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1309?
- SB 1309 is sponsored by Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican), Theresa Hatathlie (Democrat), Lela Alston (Democrat), Catherine Miranda (Democrat), and Anna Hernandez.
- What is the current status of SB 1309?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2024. Enacted.
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