artificial intelligence; nursing tasks; pilot

Arizona's HB 4080 establishes a two-year pilot program within the Department of Health Services to test artificial intelligence tools that perform nursing-support tasks (like scheduling or data analysis) in clinical settings, not patient assessment or treatment. The bill requires AI vendors to apply with detailed safety plans - including human oversight protocols, escalation procedures for errors, and documentation systems - to ensure patient privacy and safety. An advisory committee, including nursing professionals, will review applications, recommend up to five vendors for the pilot, and monitor safety, with final reports due by 2029. The program expires December 31, 2029, and directly affects AI technology vendors, healthcare facilities participating in the pilot, and the nursing workforce by testing AI integration within current practice standards.