mental health instruction requirement; repeal
HB 2093 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-701.03, which previously required mental health instruction in certain educational settings. This bill removes a mandate that likely affected school districts and educational programs by eliminating the requirement for specific mental health curriculum. The repeal directly impacts schools and educational institutions previously subject to this instruction requirement. No new provisions are added; the bill solely eliminates the existing statutory requirement.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Vetoed
Apr 2026
Introduced Dec 23, 2025
Vetoed Apr 14, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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House Engrossed Version (03/17/2026)
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2 edits
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Apr 9, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an introduced version to a House Engrossed version, which formalized the text for legislative consideration. The core policy remains to require mental health instruction in Arizona health education courses, but a significant new provision was added to delay the repeal of the existing statute until December 31, 2036. This delay ensures that the new mental health requirements remain in effect for ten years before the old law is removed.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the repeal timeline was expanded to include a ten-year delay, ensuring the new mental health requirements stay active longer.
TIMELINE
Added a delayed repeal provision stating that the existing section 15-701.03 will not be repealed until December 31, 2036, extending the life of the current legal framework.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill header and title to reflect the 'House Engrossed' status and included specific instructions for the state board of education to consult mental health experts and advocacy groups.
Floor votes · House Mar 17, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
8
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Apr 14, 2026
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor
executive
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lisa Fink
RRepublican
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