HB 2720 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

hydrolyzed cocaine; threshold amount

This bill amends Arizona's definition of "dangerous drug" to include specific synthetic compounds under new categories, such as cannabimimetic substances (e.g., JWH-018, JWH-073) and other listed chemicals. It directly affects individuals possessing or using these substances, as it establishes legal thresholds for enforcement under Arizona law. The key provision redefines "dangerous drug" to explicitly cover these synthetic compounds, including their salts, isomers, and derivatives, without exception. This change clarifies legal boundaries for law enforcement and pharmacists (referencing the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy) regarding these substances. Note: The bill's title mentions "hydrolyzed cocaine," but the actual text focuses on defining dangerous drugs, not hydrolyzed cocaine.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Signed Mar 31, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version Chaptered Version · 1 edit
MINOR
This bill was formatted and finalized for official publication after passing the legislature. The substantive content of the drug definitions and thresholds remained unchanged from the House version, with only minor formatting adjustments and the addition of governor approval and filing dates.
TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes to prepare the bill for official publication as Chapter 34, including removal of draft markers and addition of governor approval date.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2025 · House Feb 20, 2025

How they voted

270
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Mar 26, 2025
D Democratic13
11 Yea 2
84% Yea
R Republican17
16 Yea 1
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Mar 31, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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