Committee advances HB22‑48, the 'Arizona Medical Freedom Act,' after debate on infection control The Senate Health Committee voted 4–3 to give HB22‑48 a due‑pass recommendation as amended; sponsors framed it as protecting medical decision‑making while opponents warned it could undermine infection‑control tools in workplaces and hospitals.

The Arizona Medical Freedom Act has sparked intense debate, as lawmakers weigh personal autonomy against potential risks to public health.

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Committee backs 'Arizona Medical Freedom Act' after heated public-health debate The House Regulatory Oversight Committee gave HB2248 a due-pass recommendation (3–2) after competing testimony: sponsors framed it as protecting informed consent, while physicians and public-health advocates warned it could hinder infection-control in hospitals, schools and childcare.

The heated debate over the "Arizona Medical Freedom Act" exposes a fierce clash between individual rights and public health safety, raising crucial questions about the future of medical interventions in our communities.

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