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This bill directs the Arizona Department of Health Services to conduct a comprehensive research study on "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS), a term defined as a behavioral or psychological phenomenon characterized by intense emotional reactions to Donald J. Trump. The research will investigate the origins, manifestations, and long-term effects of TDS on individuals, communities, and public discourse, including identifying its earliest documented cases, analyzing contributing factors like media exposure and political polarization, and exploring potential interventions. The department is required to collaborate with mental health professionals and academic institutions, and must submit a detailed report to state leadership within one year, outlining research progress, findings, and recommendations for further action. The bill includes extensive legislative findings that frame TDS as a public health crisis, highlighting perceived negative social impacts of intense political polarization, and situating the research as a method to reduce societal division. The research mandate is set to expire on December 31, 2027, and the bill is officially titled the "Trump Derangement Syndrome Study Act". The legislative findings also include several positive claims about Donald Trump's presidential achievements and describe two alleged assassination attempts against him, positioning the research as a response to perceived social harm caused by extreme political reactions.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83694