The proposed bill would establish the Arizona Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Health Services (DHS), consisting of up to twelve members appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The appointments would include representatives from various sectors, such as health services, law enforcement, and mental health professionals, ensuring a diverse and knowledgeable board. The bill outlines specific requirements for the board's composition, term limits, and meeting frequency, as well as mandates the publication of annual reports on psilocybin research and regulations.

Current statutes would remain unchanged, but the bill would add new provisions regarding the board's formation, member qualifications, and operational guidelines. Key aspects include the requirement for the board to hold its first meeting by March 1, 2026, and to publish a public report by July 31, 2026, detailing research on psilocybin's efficacy in treating mental health conditions. Additionally, the bill specifies that board members will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, thereby establishing a framework for the oversight and regulation of psilocybin services in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 35-190, 36-4203, 36-4204, 36-4205, 36-4206, 36-431.01, 35-146, 35-147, 36-4202, 36-4207, 91-513, 41-1758.07, 36-4208, 36-4209, 36-4210, 36-4211, 36-4212, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4128, 32-4222, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623