Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a concurrent resolution that establishes a proposal to amend the state constitution to include the right to refuse medical mandates in Arizona.

Highlights:

• Establishes the fundamental and inherent right of individuals to refuse medical mandates (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits a government entity from mandating or compelling any individual to accept any medical product or treatment that involves invasion or affixation to the body, including as a condition of employment, education, entry to a facility, or participation in any services (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this section does not (Sec. 1):

• Limit a court’s ability to make rulings ordering treatment for mental health or substance use disorder;

• Apply to individuals in custody of a law enforcement agency or on probation;

• Limit the rights of parents or guardians to make medical decisions for their minor children;

• Limit a licensed health care provider from performing legally required duties;

• Limit requirements of federal law;

• Limit existing state law requirements for diagnostic tests/procedures; or

• Limit a special health care district from requiring its employees to comply with health and safety protocols.

• Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposed amendment to the Constitution of Arizona detailed in Section 1 to the voters at the next general election (Sec. 2).

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