Bill > HB2052

This bill amends Arizona's medical licensing regulations to create a specific exemption for providing basic first aid in good faith. The bill defines "basic first aid" as actions like cleaning minor cuts, treating minor burns, applying bandages, providing fluids to relieve heat stress, and administering over-the-counter antiseptics or pain relief medications. The exemption requires the person administering first aid to obtain consent from the injured person or, if the person is under 15 years old, from a parent or legal guardian. If the first aid provider determines the injured person is under 15, they must also notify law enforcement about the person's condition. This exemption applies specifically to situations where first aid is provided without compensation and in good faith, and it protects individuals from potential legal complications when they are trying to help someone in need by providing basic medical assistance. The bill is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes' section on medical board licensing requirements and aims to clarify the circumstances under which someone can provide emergency medical assistance without being licensed as a medical professional.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81710