House Engrossed

 

fentanyl; border; public health crisis

 

 

 

 

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

2023

 

 

 

HOUSE BILL 2469

 

 

 

An Act

 

amending title 36, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 36-116; relating to the department of health services.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 36, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 36-116, to read:

START_STATUTE36-116. Fentanyl; public health crisis

This state declares that fentanyl coming across our border is a public health crisis. The department of health services shall do everything within its authority to stem this crisis. END_STATUTE