Committee backs bill letting courts hold mental‑health proceedings virtually The Health and Human Services committee recommended SB 1242 be returned with a due‑pass recommendation. The bill authorizes judges to order mental‑health evaluations, treatment hearings or testimony by phone or video when doing so won’t unfairly prejudice parties and lets the Arizona Supreme Court set procedures.

A pivotal new bill in Arizona could revolutionize mental health proceedings by allowing remote evaluations and hearings, ensuring access and safety for all involved.

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