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SB 1132

appropriation; Arizona state hospital

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by David Gowan

SB 1132 appropriates state funding to Arizona State Hospital to support psychiatric patient care and facility operations.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 1132

Legislative bill overview

SB 1132 is an appropriation bill that allocates state funding to Arizona State Hospital. The bill appears to provide dedicated budget resources for the operation and maintenance of this state-run psychiatric facility. Without access to the specific dollar amount and detailed provisions, the exact scope of funding cannot be determined from the current legislative status alone.

Why is this important

Arizona State Hospital serves as a critical mental health treatment facility for the state's most vulnerable populations, including individuals with serious mental illness involved in the criminal justice system. Appropriation bills directly impact the facility's capacity to provide psychiatric care, staffing levels, and treatment quality for patients who may have limited alternative options.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding adequacy: Whether the appropriated amount sufficiently addresses overcrowding, staff shortages, and maintenance needs that have historically plagued state psychiatric hospitals
  • Accountability and oversight: Questions about how funds will be allocated, monitored, and whether performance metrics or reform conditions are attached to the appropriation
  • Broader mental health policy: Whether this funding represents a sustainable long-term commitment to state psychiatric services or if it reflects broader disagreements about public versus private mental health care models in Arizona

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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