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REFERENCE TITLE: patient information;
gun safety; appropriation |
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State of
Arizona House of
Representatives Fifty-fourth
Legislature Second Regular
Session 2020 |
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HB 2323 |
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Introduced by Representatives Friese: Andrade, Bolding, Fernandez, Gabaldón,
Hernandez D, Longdon, Peten, Powers Hannley, Rodriguez, Sierra, Teller, Terán |
AN ACT
Amending title
32, chapter 32, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 32-3228;
amending title 36, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
section 36-113; appropriating monies; relating to patient information.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 32, chapter 32, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 32-3228, to read:
32-3228. Gun safety; patient information
A physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 13 or 17 of this title or a nurse practitioner who is licensed pursuant to chapter 15 of this title and who provides well‑baby and pediatric services shall inform the parent or guardian of a child during an office visit for such services of gun safety measures that may be implemented in the home, including proper gun storage, and the risks to children who find a gun in the home. A physician or nurse practitioner meets the notification requirements of this section by providing the information verbally or in writing or by providing the parent or guardian with a publication prepared by the department of health services pursuant to section 36-113.
Sec. 2. Title 36, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 36-113, to read:
36-113. Gun safety; pamphlet; distribution; posting
A. On or before January 1, 2021, the
department shall prepare a pamphlet that includes information regarding gun
safety measures that parents and guardians may implement in the home where
children are present, including proper gun storage, and the risks to children
who find a gun in the home. The department shall update this
pamphlet as necessary.
B. The department shall distribute
the pamphlet prepared pursuant to subsection A of this section free of charge
to physicians, nurse practitioners and health care institutions on request and
shall post the pamphlet on the department's website.
C. The department may accept gifts, grants and donations for the purposes of this section.
Sec. 3. Appropriation; department of health services; gun safety pamphlet; exemption
A. The sum of $150,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2020‑2021 to the department of health services to prepare the pamphlet that includes information regarding gun safety measures as required by section 36‑113, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act.
B. The appropriation made in subsection A of this
section is exempt from the provisions of section 35‑190, Arizona Revised
Statutes, relating to the lapsing of appropriations.