HB 2706 — mental health; intensive treatment orders
Last action — DP
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
125 added · 135 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of HB 2706 has added details regarding how a court can determine if a person with serious mental illness is chronically resistant to treatment. Specifically, it now states that this determination can be made based on evidence of the person's unwillingness or inability to adhere to treatment within 24 months, excluding any hospitalizations. This change matters because it provides clearer criteria for courts, potentially enabling better oversight and support for individuals who may require intensive mental health treatment.
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intensive treatment orders State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2706 PROPOSEDAN SENATEACT AMENDMENTSAMENDING TOTITLE H.B.36, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 5, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 36-540.03;
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
[THE ORDER FOR INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES SHALL INCLUDE ONLY TREATMENT SERVICES FOR WHICH THERE IS AN IDENTIFIED FUNDING SOURCE.] AN ORDER FOR INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES SHALL INCORPORATE A WRITTEN INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES PLAN THAT IS APPROVED BY THE COURT, PREPARED BY STAFF WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE PATIENT'S CASE HISTORY AND APPROVED BY THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION DESIGNATED TO ADMINISTER AND SUPERVISE THE PATIENT'S TREATMENT PROGRAM.
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2706THE 1.PERSON RECEIVED TREATMENT IN THE PRECEDING TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING UNSECURED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SETTINGS WITH ON-SITE TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT AND SUPERVISION BY STAFF WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING, AND THE TREATMENT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL OR IS NOT LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT AN INTENSIVE TREATMENT ORDER DUE TO THE PERSON'S EXPRESSED OR DEMONSTRATED UNWILLINGNESS TO COOPERATE WITH TREATMENT.
THE PERSON RECEIVED TREATMENT IN THE PRECEDING TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING UNSECURED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SETTINGS WITH ON-SITE TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT AND SUPERVISION BY STAFF WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING, AND THE TREATMENT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL OR [THE TREATMENT] IS NOT LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT AN INTENSIVE TREATMENT ORDER DUE TO THE PERSON'S EXPRESSED OR DEMONSTRATED UNWILLINGNESS TO COOPERATE WITH TREATMENT.
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2706 (c) RECURRENT PERIODS OF HOMELESSNESS RESULTING FROM THE MENTAL DISORDER.
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- SENATE - Health and Human Services View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Engrossed Bill - Hernandez C - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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DP
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DPA
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W/D
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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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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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W/D
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Myron Tsosie · Cosponsor
- Consuelo Hernandez · Primary
- Alma Hernandez · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 12 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Consuelo Hernandez Democrat
Co-sponsors (2)
- Myron Tsosie Democrat
- Alma Hernandez Democrat
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 90 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 20 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 46 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 20% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Yea |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Yea |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Yea |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Yea |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Yea |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Yea |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Yea |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Yea |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Yea |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Yea |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Nay |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Nay |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Nay |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Not Voting |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Nay |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Nay |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Nay |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Nay |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Nay |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Nay |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Nay |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Nay |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Nay |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2706?
- HB 2706 is sponsored by Myron Tsosie (Democrat), Consuelo Hernandez (Democrat), and Alma Hernandez (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 2706?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2706?
- Track HB 2706 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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