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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session

 

FACT SHEET FOR h.b. 2871

 

appropriation; ibogaine; clinical research study

Purpose

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the state General Fund (state GF) in FY 2026 to the Department of Health Services (DHS) to award a grant to conduct a certified clinical research study on the use of ibogaine for the treatment of neurological diseases.

Background

DHS must advance research in the state relating to the: 1) causes, epidemiology and diagnosis of diseases; 2) formulation of cure for diseases; and 3) development of medically accepted treatment and prevention of diseases, including the discovery and development of new drugs (A.R.S. ยง 36-272).

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by either experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Symptoms may start within one month of a traumatic event but may not appear until years later. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event (Mayo Clinic).

H.B. 2871 appropriates $5,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2026 to DHS.

Provisions

1.   Appropriates $5,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2026 to DHS to award grants to conduct a certified clinical research study on the use of ibogaine for the treatment of neurological diseases that includes traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

2.   Requires DHS to award grants only to an entity that has:

a)   a history of proven research and treatment of neurological diseases;

b)   a neurosurgery program with the requisite clinical and research facilities and that is staffed by professionals having expertise in the most challenging neurological and neurosurgical conditions;

c)   the ability to facilitate pioneering research and innovation in diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions; and

d)   demonstrated to DHS that the entity has a commitment of matching monies of gifts, grants and donations from sources other than the state of at least $5,000,000 to conduct the study.

3.   Exempts the appropriation from lapsing.

4.   Becomes effective on the general effective date.


House Action

APPROP         2/24/25      DPA    13-1-4-0

3rd Read          3/3/25                    36-22-2

 

Prepared by Senate Research

March 6, 2025

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