If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by requiring the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) to submit detailed reports regarding the Arizona Healthcare Directives Registry (AzHDR) to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The reports must include information such as an overview of operations, the number of individual accounts and document uploads, subscriber organizations, active users, participant searches, and the average processing time for documents. Additionally, DHS would be mandated to provide a copy of these reports to the Secretary of State.
The bill also includes an appropriation of an unspecified amount from the state General Fund for the operation of the AzHDR in fiscal year 2026. Furthermore, it establishes a sunset provision, repealing the reporting requirement after December 31, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and operational oversight of the health care directives registry while ensuring adequate funding for its operations.