The proposed bill establishes the Obesity Treatment Study Committee to evaluate the costs, potential savings, effectiveness, health outcomes, and overall value of expanding coverage under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to include comprehensive treatment for individuals living with obesity. The committee will consist of various members, including two senators and two representatives from different political parties, the Director of AHCCCS, representatives from patient advocacy organizations, medical societies, and a registered dietitian. The committee is tasked with conducting a comprehensive study, identifying additional resources or policy initiatives, and reviewing current practices to propose necessary revisions to improve health outcomes for those affected by obesity.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the committee will meet at the discretion of the co-chairpersons and that members will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses. A report detailing the committee's findings and recommendations must be submitted to key state officials by December 31, 2025, and the committee will be dissolved after September 30, 2026. The bill also includes specific insertions to current statutes regarding the committee's formation and responsibilities, while maintaining existing laws that are not directly affected by this legislation.