technical correction; informed consent
HB 2040 is a technical correction to Arizona's existing dental informed consent law (A.R.S. § 32-1299.25), clarifying requirements for mobile dental facilities. It requires these facilities to obtain written or recorded verbal consent before treatment, specifically adding that consent forms for minors must inform parents/guardians about potential impacts on future insurance benefits. The bill also mandates that after each visit, patients receive a detailed information sheet listing the treating provider, treatment description, fees, and referral options if needed. This update directly affects mobile dental providers and their patients, ensuring clearer communication about services and insurance implications without changing core patient rights.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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House Engrossed Version
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Feb 26, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was completely rewritten and replaced. The original version focused on dental informed consent requirements for mobile dental facilities, while the new version establishes procedures for rehearing court decisions en banc (by the full court). This is a significant change in subject matter from dental regulations to judicial procedure.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed entirely from dental facility regulations to appellate court procedures for rehearing decisions.
SCOPE
Removed all provisions related to informed consent requirements for mobile dental facilities and portable dental units.
REQUIREMENT
Added new section 12-120.25 establishing procedures for rehearing court decisions en banc, including requirements for petitions and court authority to order rehearings.
TIMELINE
Established a 14-day deadline for filing petitions for rehearing en banc after judgment or amended decision entry.
DEFINITION
Changed the referenced statute from Arizona Revised Statutes section 32-1299.25 (dentistry) to title 12, chapter 1, article 1.2 (courts of record).
Floor votes · House Feb 26, 2025
How they voted
32–27
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 60
Feb 26, 2025
D
Democratic27
100% Nay
R
Republican33
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Amendments
2
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA/SE
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Kolodin
RRepublican
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