health care; 2025-2026

HB 2953 is a procedural bill that defines key terms for Arizona's mental health care system under Section 36-501 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It establishes clear definitions for terms like "admitting officer," "danger to self," "grave disability," and "authorized transporter" to standardize mental health evaluations and treatment processes. The bill was vetoed by the governor on June 25, 2025, and does not create new policy or directly affect specific individuals or entities beyond clarifying existing legal terminology.