SB1457 is a bill that amends current Arizona law to allow licensed psychologists with a prescription certificate or a conditional prescription certificate to prescribe psychotropic medication and other FDA-approved medications for treating mental disorders. The bill details the certification requirements, including education, training, insurance coverage, and the process for obtaining and renewing certificates. It also outlines the collaborative relationship with other healthcare practitioners, record-keeping, notification requirements, and continuing education mandates for prescribing psychologists.

The bill introduces new terms such as "conditional prescription certificate" and "prescription certificate," and specifies the conditions under which psychologists can prescribe medications, including the need for ongoing communication with a patient's general healthcare provider. It also describes the state board's role in issuing, renewing, and revoking these certificates. The changes include minor modifications to definitions and the addition of terms related to the prescribing authority of psychologists.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1459, 32-1862, 32-2061, 36-2602, 36-2604, 36-2606, 32-2091.15, 36-401, 32-2076, 36-3602, 13-1401, 32-2085, 32-2095.02, 32-2095.01, 32-2095.03, 32-2095.04, 36-2610, 32-1904, 12-2293, 23-1026, 11-593, 36-198, 36-2901, 11-594, 20-3151
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-1459, 32-1862, 32-2061, 36-2602, 36-2604, 36-2606, 32-2091.15, 36-401, 32-2076, 36-3602, 13-1401, 32-2085, 32-2095.02, 32-2095.01, 32-2095.03, 32-2095.04, 36-2610, 32-1904, 12-2293, 23-1026, 11-593, 36-198, 36-2901, 11-594, 20-3151