Insurance and Healthcare


HB2001 - Behavioral health; temporary licensure; graduates
Sponsor: Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (ABBHE) to issue a temporary license to a person who has met listed education and supervision requirements. Defines the term of the temporary license and permits the person holding the temporary license to apply client contact work experience obtained under the temporary license to their Client Contact Work Experience Licensure Requirements.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:23 PM

1/9 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - House Minority Caucus - Y
HB2012 - Emergency use products; employers; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Summary: Prohibits an employer, “government entity” (defined,) or “health care entity” (defined) from requiring the administration of an emergency use product, per the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and prohibits an employer from requiring the same to the employer’s employees or as a condition of employment.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:24 PM

1/9 Added to LRR & IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:21 PM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 8:40 AM

1/25 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2055 - Immunizations; requirements; exemption
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Summary: Provides an exemption for an individual required to receive a vaccination for any purpose if there is no vaccination available and certain, listed criteria are also met. Prohibits any other Arizona Department, agency, board or commission from requiring the individual with an exemption from a specific vaccination requirement from imposing other limits in addition to the criteria listed in this legislation.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:11 AM

1/13 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:19 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - DP   - House Regulatory Oversight
HB2057 - Parental rights; medical records
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Summary: Requires a health care entity to provide to a parent equivalent access to an electronic portal and any other health care delivery platform throughout the minority of the parent’s child. Stipulates that this right includes access to written and electronic medical records for services not requiring parental consent, pursuant to state law.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:13 AM

1/13 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/15/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2064 - Health care; interoperability grants; appropriation
Sponsor: Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Summary: Appropriates $6 million from the Arizona State General Fund to the Arizona Department of Administration (ADA) to develop a health care Interoperability Grant Program and directs the ADA to create and administer a competitive grant program that provides a single company that licenses an interoperability software technology solution to support acute care for rural hospitals, health care providers, and trauma centers with resources to further treatment and care coordination with a focus on reducing public and private health care and transportation costs by December 1, 2025. Prohibits grant recipients from using a third-party vendor to implement the software solution. Requires the Arizona Health Cost Containment System (AHCCS) to coordinate with the ADA to identify federal matching monies opportunities to further the goals of the AHCCS and ADA in regards to health care costs cutting and containment. Defines the characteristics and compliance requirements software vendor and the software system that must be made available to appropriate health care facilities and organizations. Defines annual reporting requirements through 2028 and stipulates that monies appropriated for this purpose do not affect monies appropriated in other years for similar programs. Exempt the program from lapsing appropriations provisions except that any unencumbered and unspent monies remaining on June 30, 2028 revert to the Arizona State General Fund.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:10 AM

1/13 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2076 - Life insurance; illustrations
Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary: Lists exclusions to this legislation and requires applicable insurers that market policies to notify the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (ADIFI) whether the policies will be marketed with or without an illustration. Requires the insurer to identify policy forms and whether an illustration will be used, and after January 1, 2026, requires the insurer to make the identification at the time of the filing, with the ability to change an identification by notifying ADIFI. Prohibits the use of an illustration for any policy form that the insurer has indicated will be marketed without an illustration up to the policy’s first anniversary. Requires the insurer to provide ADIFI with a copy of any illustration the insurer indicates will be used and to include a quote with certain enrollment materials. Defines the format of an illustration and the information that must be included, and prohibitions pertaining to illustrations and applicable actions and representations as part of a marketing effort. Defines required reporting and requires the board of directors of each insurer to appoint one or more illustration actuaries, defines their roles, and the criteria to serve. Stipulates that a violation of this legislation constitutes an unfair trade practice pursuant to state law. Effective date is January 1, 2026. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:12 AM

1/13 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:20 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DPA - House Committee of the Whole
HB2109 - Forced organ harvesting; insurance; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary: Permits a subscription contract, evidence of coverage, disability insurance policy, or group or blanket disability insurance policy, to limit coverage to a subscriber for a human organ transplant or post-transplant care if the transplant operation is performed in China or Hong Kong, or if the organ to be transplanted was procured by a sale or donation originating in either. Applies the same permissions to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) upon approval of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Stipulates that this legislation does not require coverage for human organ transplants or limit a hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health care services organization, disability insurer, group or blanket disability insurer, or the AHCCCS from denying coverage for any valid reason. In titles this legislation as the Arizona End Organ Harvesting Act.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:10 AM

1/13 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
HB2124 - Hospitals; interfacility transport
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Provides an exclusion for Certification of Necessity requirements for “ambulance services” (defined) owned or operated by a ”direct owner” (defined) or “indirect owner” (defined) of a “hospital” (defined) for “interfacility transport” (defined). Stipulates that all rules adopted by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) pursuant to this legislation and relating to interfacility transportation applies to direct and indirect owners of a hospital that operates an ambulance service for inter facility transport.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:11 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/29/2025 
H - Hearing Scheduled - 01/29/2025 - Second Reading, House Floor
HB2125 - Insurance coverage; hearing aids; children
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Requires a health care services organization that issues, amends, delivers, or renews an evidence of coverage, shall provide full coverage for any “hearing aid” (defined) or related service for an enrollee who is under 18 years of age, or is under 21 years of age if the enrollee is still attending high school. Permits the health services organization to make available to the enrollee the option of purchasing additional hearing aid coverage that exceeds the services described in this legislation. Stipulates that hearing aid coverage includes fitting and dispensing services, providing ear molds, and any other related services as provided by a “licensed health care provider” (defined). Excludes short term travel, accident only, or limited benefit coverage as defined by state law and stipulates the coverage for hearing aids may be subject to deductibles and coinsurance consistent with those imposed on other benefits under the same evidence of coverage. Effective date is January 1, 2026.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:12 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2126 - Medical records; parental rights
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Requires a health care entity to provide a parent with access to any electronic portal, and any other health care delivery platform that is separate but equal to the minor child's access throughout the minority of the parents’ child, provided that confidentiality that is owed to the minor child pursuant to a law or court order is observed. Stipulates that this right includes access to written and electronic medical records for services that do not require parental consent, pursuant to state law.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:12 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - Hearing Scheduled - 02/10/2025, 2:00 PM - House HHS, HHR 4
HB2130 - Claims; prior authorization; denials; contact
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Requires a healthcare insurer that denies a claim or a prior authorization for any reason to provide a detailed explanation as to why the claim or prior authorization was denied, and the name and contact information of an individual or specific department of the insurer that could address questions about the claim or prior authorization denial.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:09 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:21 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DPA   - House Health & Human Services
HB2132 - Hospitals; outpatient surgical centers; nurses
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Requires outpatient surgical centers and hospitals to adopt and implement policies that require a registered nurse to be a “circulator” (defined) who is physically present in an operating room for the duration of each surgical procedure by January 1, 2026. Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to verify compliance with this legislation whenever ADHS is conducting an on site inspection, and in response to any complaint alleging a violation of this legislation.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:11 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:21 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
01/27/2025 
H - DPA   - House Health & Human Services
HB2133 - Nurses; provisional licensure
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona State Board of Nursing (Board) to issue a provisional license or certificate to an advanced practice registered nurse or a registered nurse within five business days after the receipt of an application and the required fees for an out-of-state nurse who is seeking licensure or certification, if the individual in question meets all listed criteria. Requires the Board to acknowledge in writing or via oral communication to an applicant of receipt of the application. Stipulates that a person who receives a provisional license or certificate subject to the laws of Arizona and the Board's jurisdiction, that the granted license or certification is valid only in Arizona, and that either become permanent six months after the provisional status is issued and is valid until Arizona law requires renewal. Permits the Board to terminate a provisional license or certificate upon discovery of noncompliance with Arizona law or if, after receiving a completed application, the Board determines there is a reasonable basis to require restrictions on, or the termination of, the license or certificate. Requires the Board, before terminating a license or certificate to offer the holder of either a continued provisional status contingent on acceptance of remedial actions, or to accept the termination of either, which is prohibited from being classified as a revocation or denial for required reporting purposes, or if the applicant subsequently applies for a permanent license or certificate. Waives fees for veterans or spouses of active duty members of United States Armed Forces.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:12 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
HB2148 - Foreign medical graduates; nurses; licensure
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: Establishes the Arizona Licensure Program for Foreign Medical Graduates and Nurses And permits qualifying medical graduates or nurses to apply for provisional licenses or certification upon presenting documentation that they have completed listed criteria. Requires each applicant to commit a criminal background check and for the Arizona Medical Board (AMB) or Arizona State Board of Nursing (ASBN) to verify the applicant’s credentials through a recognized credential evaluation service. Defines the roles and responsibilities of a foreign medical graduate or nurse while working under a provisional license and the criteria their supervisor must meet. Permits the AMB or ASBN to tailor training and mentoring programs specific to facility needs. Requires each to develop a formal assessment and feedback process for supervising medical graduates and nurses in order to submit quarterly performance evaluations of those holding provisional licenses. Requires each foreign medical graduate or nurse to successfully pass their respective licensure examinations and meet any additional requirements set forth by the AMB or ASBN, to be eligible for full licensure. Permits a provisional licensee to apply for full licensure to practice independently in Arizona and list the criteria and standards needed to be met for both. Defines the duties and responsibilities for the AMB and ASBN to develop and support this program and outlines reporting and evaluation requirements for both. Entitles the Act as the “Arizona Licensure Program for Foreign Medical Graduates and Nurses Act.”
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:10 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/13/2025 
H - Introduced
HB2175 - Claims; prior authorization; conduct
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Prohibits artificial intelligence from being used to deny a claim or prior authorization and requires an insurer to review each claim for healthcare services before an insurer denies a claim or prior authorization except for denials for lack of administrative completeness, member enrollment status, or a determination that a service or provider type is categorically excluded from coverage under the claimant’s plan. Classifies a “health care provider” (defined) that denies a claim or a prior authorization without an individual review as committing an act of unprofessional conduct.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:09 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:22 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - DPA   - House Commerce
HB2176 - Health facilities; complaints; investigations; training
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Permits the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) To adopt rules outlining the evaluation process of a health care institution’s license if that institution is undergoing or initiating a change of ownership. Requires ADHS to accept proof that a healthcare institution is an accredited hospital or is an accredited health care institution In lieu of all compliance inspections required by state law. Requires ADHS to notify a licensee of the nature of a complaint while ensuring the security of private health information upon entering a health care institution for a complaint investigation. Defines the information that ADHS must provide healthcare institutions pertaining to complaints and complaint priority, and requires ADHS to disclose the level priority of a complaint before conducting a complaint investigation. Outlines the process a healthcare institution can take to dispute a statement of deficiencies and the review process that ADHS must take in addressing the objection. Requires ADHS to develop a training program for all licensing surveyors and the supervisors and managers of licensing surveyors to ensure compliance with this legislation, and defines what must be included in the training program.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:10 AM

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DPA/SE   - House Health & Human Services
HB2180 - Acute care services; pilot program
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: The repeal date for the Acute Care Services At Home Pilot Program is extended two years to January 1, 2029
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:59 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/27/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
HB2182 - ALTCS; preadmission screening; cognitive impairment
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to include cognitive social and developmental needs of an applicant for consideration when developing rules for a uniform statewide preadmission screening program. Defines what is included in the definition of cognitive. Requires that preadmission screening be conducted in person and repeals the requirement to conduct prescreening telephonically or virtually, unless requested. Requires the AHCCCS to attempt to conduct the preadmission screening assessment at the applicant's residence into interview the applicants’ caregivers, family, neighbors, and medical providers who have knowledge of the applicant's care needs.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:59 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/27/2025 
H - DPA   - House Health & Human Services
HB2193 - Captive insurers; certificate of dormancy
Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary: Requires any “captive insurer” (defined) located in Arizona to hold at least one meeting of its Board of Managers annually within Arizona. Sets the period of payment during which a captive insurer applicant must pay a license renewal fee no earlier than July 1 and no later than September 1 of each year. Modifies the amount a protected cell captive insurer must maintain as a minimum, unimpaired, paid in capital and surplus to at least $250,000. Determines that a manager-managed, limited liability company is one way a captive insurer may be formed, provided one member of its Board of Managers is a resident of Arizona. Permits a captive insurer that is domiciled in Arizona and meets the definition of “dormant captive insurer” (defined) to apply for a Certificate of Dormancy by applying to the Arizona Department of Insurance (ADI). A dormant captive insurer that is granted a Certificate of Dormancy is required to meet several, listed criteria to maintain its dormant captive insurer status. Permits a dormant captive insurer to surrender its Certificate of Dormancy via an application submitted to the ADI, at which point the dormant captive insurer is prohibited from issuing insurance policies or conducting the business of insurance until the application to surrender is approved. Requires the ADI to revoke a Certificate of Dormancy if a dormant captive insurer no longer meets the definition of dormant captive insurer and permits the ADI to adopt guidelines, procedures and rules to implement this legislation.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:58 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - House Minority Caucus - Y
HB2197 - Certificate of necessity; repeal
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Repeals statutes pertaining to a Certificate of Necessity, the terms thereof, the nature of the certificate, transfer, suspension, and service area, required insurance, financial responsibility or bond, penalties for noncompliance, termination of service, and any other applicable aspects of Certificate of Necessity, effective October 1, 2028. Requires the legislative council staff to prepare proposed legislation conforming Arizona Revised Statutes to the provisions of this legislation.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:58 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - DP   - House Regulatory Oversight
HB2201 - Technical correction; electricity; power authority
Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary: Minor changes to Titles 30 (Power) and 40 (Public Utilities and Notices) related to power. Apparent striker bus.
Comment:
Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DPA/SE   - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
HB2208 - Pharmacists; pharmacies; reimbursement costs; appeals
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Defines restrictions and requirements pertaining to reimbursement and professional dispensing fees, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) may impose on a Pharmacist with whom the PBM is under contract or has a working relationship with. Requires all contracts between a PBM and Pharmacist outline the procedures for appealing a reimbursement rate that does not adhere to this legislation, including the applicable time frame for filing an appeal. Defines what must happen in the process that must be followed if a Pharmacist prevails in an appeal. Requires the PBM to provide to a pharmacy the contact and medication numbers associated with the appeal, if the PBM prevails, and the PBM locates the equipment or medication in question at a cost that is equal to or less than the challenged reimbursement cost. Outlines actions the PBM must take if they are found to have not complied with this legislation. Stipulates that this legislation does not apply to health and accident insurance coverage that is procured by the Arizona Department of Administration pursuant to state law, end that this legislation applies to contracts that are entered into, amended, extended, or renewed, starting on December 31, 2025.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:56 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:22 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
01/15/2025 
H - Introduced
HB2210 - DIFI; continuation
Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary: Contingent upon the voters approving a constitutional amendment repealing the authority for the Arizona Department of Insurance (ADI), the statutory life of the ADI is extended six months to January 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:56 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:23 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2291 - Opioids; containers; labeling; requirements; repeal
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: The container of a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid that is directly dispensed by a pharmacist and that is not for the immediate administration to the ultimate user is allowed, instead of required, to have a red cap. 
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:52 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
HB2310 - Advanced practice registered nurses; compact
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Establishes the Interstate Commission of “Advanced Practice Registered Nurses” (defined) (APRN) Compact (Compact), a joint public agency for greater coordination and cooperation among states in the areas of APRN licensure and regulation. Lists the general purposes of the Compact, requirements for member states regarding multi-state licensing, and authorities of a party state licensing board. Defines member state requirements, licensing reciprocity, adjudication of complaints and licensing issues and reporting requirements. Establishes and defines Interstate Commission of APRN Compact Administrators (Commission), and specifies rules for membership, voting, meetings, bylaws, and financial records, powers of the Commission, licensing procedures, adjudication of complaints and licensing issues, immunity and indemnification, rulemaking powers dispute resolution and requirements for the Compact to become effective. Establishes the Interstate Practice of Regulated Social Workers compact and the criteria to join, including legislative thresholds. Establishes an associated Executive Committee and regulatory body, meeting requirements for that body, authorities, responsibilities, duties, member participation expectations, roles and scope of work, payment, participation terms, prohibitions, rules making authorities and emergency action permissions. Defines criteria for states to enter, licensing, immunity and reciprocity, participation, licensing and education requirements for member social workers, prohibitions and restrictions on participation, investigations and legal requirements and permissions, mutual disciplinary procedures and permissions. Establishes records keeping and documentation requirements, sharing of data procedures, fees, indemnity and immunity extensions, and member rights related to the Compact and Commission. Defines termination requirements for each member-state, severability, home-state legal rights and procedures for exiting the pact. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:50 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:23 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2332 - Postpartum depression; treatment; insurers
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Requires a Hospital Service Corporation, Medical Service Corporation, Health Care Services Organization, Disability Insurer, Group or Blanket Disability Insurer, or Health Care Insurer that issues, amends, delivers, or renews a subscription contract, evidence of coverage, policy or health plan on or after January 1, 2026, to cover postpartum depression screening, pursuant to state law, and additional reimbursement costs to adequately compensate a health care professional for the screening. Prohibits a healthcare insurer, healthcare plan, pharmacy benefit manager, or utilization review agent from requiring or imposing a step therapy protocol for a drug that is approved by the United states Food and Drug Administration to treat postpartum depression. Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to develop written educational materials for healthcare professionals and patients covering maternal mental health conditions and lists the topics that shall be covered in the materials. Requires ADHS to make the written educational materials available on their website, and to make available or distribute the materials in physical form on request. Requires healthcare institutions and professionals who render postnatal care or pediatric infant care to provide each departing new parent and other family members, as appropriate, with written materials and information covering postpartum depression, symptoms and treatment. Requires a health professional who believes, based on postpartum depression screenings, that a patient is suffering from postpartum depression, to provide appropriate referrals and to discuss symptoms and treatment options available to the patient. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:50 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:24 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2384 - Fire insurance; wildfire risk modeling
Sponsor: Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Standard Fire Policy to use “wildfire risk modeling” (defined) for any city or town with a population of less than 150,000 persons, and an insurer to use a rating plan that takes into account a city or town level mitigation designation. Requires a rating plan, and the rate offered to the applicant or the insured, to be based in part on, the reduced wildfire risk associated with each city and town level mitigation designation listed as a Firewise USA site in good standing. Adds that a substantial change in the risk assumed by the insurer must possess a minimum substantiated potential loss of at least $2,000,000 to be considered an eligible occurrence that could serve as part of a justification for a notice of cancellation of a policy that has been in effect for 60 days or, effective immediately for a policy that is a renewal. Stipulates that a condition that is not on the premises may not be reason for a non-renewal of a policy, and that after 30 days from the application by an insured for insurance coverage, no declination of insurance coverage or termination of a binder shall be based on information from a consumer report with source information collected or produced within the past 60 days.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:47 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:24 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/03/2025, 2:00 PM - House LARA, HHR 3
HB2405 - Topical medications
Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Summary: Permits a patient to be offered any unused portion of a “facility provided medication” (defined) if that medication was administered to a patient at a hospital or outpatient surgical center and was ordered at least 24 hours before a surgical procedure, and if the facility provided medication is required for continuing treatment. Stipulates that if the facility provided medication is used in an operating room or emergency department setting, the prescriber is responsible for counseling the patient on the proper use and administration of the medication, and that any pharmacist counseling requirement is waived. Requires facility provided medication to be in conformance with the labeling requirements, pursuant to state law. Entitles this legislation the “Topical Medical Waste Reduction Act.”
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:46 AM

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
HB2429 - Pharmacy benefits; pharmacy management networks
Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary: Permits an employer to establish a Pharmacy Management Network to provide necessary medications to injured employees, and to contract for reimbursement amounts that are different from the fee schedule established by the Industrial Commission of Arizona (Commission). Defines how an employer is to notify employees regarding the Pharmacy Management Network and the process for securing medication or equipment, both pre and post injury. Establishes rules for employees regarding use of Pharmacy Management Network pharmacies and out-of-network pharmacies. Defines payment processes for in-network and out-of-network pharmacies or dispensing providers. Prohibits the Pharmacy Management Network from charging fees to member pharmacies or dispensing providers. Defines how the Pharmacy Management Network is to contact out-of-network pharmacies or dispensing providers, criteria for joining the network, how it processes and addresses disputes, reimbursement schedules, and the criteria for completing required audits of the Pharmacy Management Network. Stipulates that if a claim is disputed for compensability, an injured employee is not required to use a pharmacy or dispensing provider in the Pharmacy Management Network until the dispute is resolved. Stipulates that a registered Pharmacy Management Network that provides services in compliance with this legislation is exempt from the requirements of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Permits the Commission to adopt rules as needed to implement this legislation. Effective date is January 1, 2026.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:40 AM

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:25 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2452 - Appropriation; AHCCCS; provider increases
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Appropriates $15,000,000 in FY 2025-2026, and $7,500,000 each in 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 from the Arizona State General Fund to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System for provider increases for home and community based services providers for the elderly and persons with physical disabilities.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:38 AM

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/27/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2561 - Insurance; cost sharing; breast examinations
Sponsor: Rep. Michele Pena (R)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:30 AM

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:25 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2584 - Nonemergency medical transportation; study
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Permits the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to receive funding from non-emergency medical transportation providers and other interested enterprises to cover costs for a non-emergency medical transportation rate study. Requires the AHCCCS, upon receipt have sufficient funds to conduct a non-emergency medical transportation rate reimbursement study, to contract with an independent consulting firm free study of the adequacy and appropriateness of Title XIX Rates to transportation network companies and non-emergency medical transportation brokers For providing medically necessary, non-emergency transportation. Defines what the study shall review, and the data the private consultant is required to analyze. Stipulates that in the process of conducting this study, the AHCCCS may require contracted providers and managed care organizations to provide financial data to assist in the study and requires both to do so. Places a deadline on the study of one full year after the AHCCCS receives funding for the study and upon completion of the study requires the AHCCCS to provide the results to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Requires the AHCCCS to include the results of the study in the next capitation rate request, and if the results are not included in that request, to provide a report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee within 30 days after setting the final capitation rate, including in the report the reason or reasons for any difference between actual rates and those included in the study.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:27 AM

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/23/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2627 - Pharmacies; emergency authority
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary: Requires rules that govern emergency dispensing of medication to allow pharmacies that are owned by a health system to compound and repackage prescription drugs on a non-patient specific basis for patients of that health system. Stipulates that a pharmacist’s permission to compound or repackage prescriptions ends when the declared State of Emergency is terminated.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:23 AM

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2628 - Pharmacists; emergency medication; administration
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary: Permits a pharmacist who is authorized to order and administer any medication, pursuant to this legislation, to also order and administer “emergency medication” (defined) to manage an acute allergic reaction to the medication that was administered at the pharmacy. Lists specific steps the pharmacist must take when they administer emergency medication, and immediately after they administer the medication. Stipulates that administering emergency medication does not establish a cause of action against a patients primary care provider or physician for any adverse reaction, complication, or negative outcome arising from the administration of any emergency medication by a pharmacist to the patient if the emergency medication is administered without a prescription written by the patient's primary care provider or physician.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:22 AM

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - Hearing Scheduled - 02/10/2025, 2:00 PM - House HHS, HHR 4
HB2661 - Certificates of necessity; exemption
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Exempts “Ambulance Services” (defined) that are owned or operated by a “direct owner” (defined) or “indirect owner” (defined) of a health care provider institution, pursuant to state law, for “intrafacility transports” (defined) for the purposes of continuity of care, resources allocation or specialized treatment from needing a Certificate of Necessity.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/23/2025 2:43 PM

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/29/2025 
H - Hearing Scheduled - 01/29/2025 - Second Reading, House Floor
HB2674 - Preauthorization prohibition; addiction medications
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: Prohibits the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), or any of its contractors, from requiring preauthorization, or using a step-edit policy for any United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approved medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/23/2025 2:42 PM

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2693 - Genetic sequencing; insurance; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary: Permits a subscription contract, evidence of coverage, disability insurance policy, group or blanket disability policy, health care institution, or research facility to limit coverage for a genetic subscriber for “genetic sequencing” (defined) if the procedure is performed on equipment produced, owned or substantially controlled by a “company” (defined) that is “domiciled” (defined) in a “foreign adversary” (defined). Prohibits the use and requires the replacement of equipment that falls under those categories and for those institutions to which the ban applies, requires them to certify they do not own or operate any listed equipment by January 1, 2027. Outlines penalties for violations of this legislation, enables the Arizona Attorney General to investigate allegations of noncompliance, issue recommendations based on the observed environment, and levy penalties as appropriate. Outlines requirements that pertain to the storage of genetic data, including requirements placed on third-party storage companies. Stipulates that this legislation does not require coverage for genetic sequencing, or limit denying the procedure in question for reasons other than listed in this legislation, pursuant to state law. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:07 PM

1/30 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
HB2707 - Vaccination status; unprofessional conduct; policies
Sponsor: Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Summary: Designates a health professional providing less than standard health care services, or denying health care services, based on a person’s vaccination status as an Act of Unprofessional Conduct. Prohibits a health care institution from adopting a policy that allows a health professional to deny health care or to provide health care that is less than the standard of care based on a person’s vaccination status.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:06 PM

1/31 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules
HB2721 - Ambulance services; public information
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Defines the information a privately owned ambulance service must provide to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS). Requires the ADPS to make this information publicly accessible, upon request, excepting any data that is personally identifiable. Requires the ADPS to post the requested information, as redacted, on the ADPS website.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:04 PM

1/31 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules
SB1008 - Eyeglasses; prescriptions
Sponsor: Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary: Stipulates that the prescription for ophthalmic lenses, excluding contact lenses, is valid for two years unless otherwise specified by the prescribing physician due to the age, medical or ocular condition of the patient.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:26 PM

1/9 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
S - HELD - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
SB1102 - Pharmacy benefits; prescribing; exemption
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Prohibits certain Pharmacy Benefit Managers who are under contract with a healthcare insurer to provide Pharmacy Benefit Management Services to covered individuals, from limiting or excluding coverage of a prescription drug for any covered individual who is on a specific prescription drug, if the drug was previously approved by the Pharmacy Benefit Manager or healthcare insurer for coverage, or the covered individual continues to be an insured, enrollee, or subscriber of the healthcare insurer that has the Pharmacy Benefit Manager under contract, pursuant to state law. Stipulates that in the circumstances described above, drug coverage shall continue for a covered individual’s specific prescription drug through the last day of the covered individual's healthcare plan year. Prohibits the Pharmacy Benefit Manager from changing a previously covered prescription drug if the covered individual's prescribing healthcare provider indicates, electronically or in writing, that the individual will continue the current prescription drug. Establishes notice requirements if a Pharmacy Benefit Manager or healthcare insurer makes any formulary change that limits or excludes coverage of a prescription drug currently covered and outlines the format and contact that a formal notice of change must follow. Stipulates that this legislation does not limit what a health care provider may prescribe or prevent a healthcare insurer or Pharmacy Benefit Manager from undertaking certain activities related to formulary changes. Outlines penalties for violating this legislation. Covers formulary change exceptions, processes, denials, approvals and required documentation. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/21/2025 8:25 AM

1/20 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y
SB1108 - International medical licensees; provisional licensure
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Permits the Arizona Medical Board (Board) to grant a provisional license to engage in the practice of medicine in Arizona to any “international medical licensee” (defined) provided they meet certain, listed criteria, and to set, by rule, licensing and annual renewal fees for a “provisional licensee” (defined). Defines duties that each provisional licensee must complete, and the duties and responsibilities of a provisional licensees employer in the event the provisional license is terminated, or leaves employment, for any reason. Outlines actions the Board must take if a provisional licensee leaves an employer and does not notify the Board of acquiring new employment. Defines the actions a provisional licensee must take if they accept new employment, and actions the new employer must take before the provisional licensee commences employment. Permits an employer of a provisional licensee to require that individual to take a competency test at any point in their employment. Permits the Board to discipline a medical licensee or revoke a provisional license pursuant to state law, provides an appeal process for the medical licensee, outline circumstances where the Board is not required to approve a provisional license and lists documents and proof the Board is permitted to request the applicant provide before granting a provisional license. Exempts the Board and the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery from rulemaking requirements for one year. Effective date is January 1, 2026.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/21/2025 8:24 AM

1/20 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y
SB1200 - Mandated health coverage; JLBC; analysis
Sponsor: Sen. Venden "Vince" Leach (R)
Summary: Requires an organization or individual advocating a legislative approach that would place a restriction on the form or amount of cost sharing applied to a health plan benefit issued by an insurer, hospital, or medical, dental, or optometric service corporation, health services organization or any other health care contractor, to submit a report that assesses the social and financial impacts of the coverage or cost sharing restrictions proposed. Outlines the information that is to be included in the report. Stipulates that if the report is not completed for a legislative proposal that would mandate health coverage or that would place a restriction on the form or amount of cost sharing applied to a health plan benefit, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall analyze how the proposal would financially impact the state employee group health and accident coverage pursuant to state law. Lists the factors that the Joint Legislative Budget Committee must consider when performing their analysis. Prohibits a legislative proposal from being scheduled for rules hearing in the House of origin if the Joint Legislative Budget Committee's analysis is not complete. Requires the Arizona Department of Administration and its vendors that support the state health plan to cooperate with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for the purpose of preparing the analysis. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/23/2025 3:05 PM

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:26 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Last Action:
01/27/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1207 - AHCCCS; speech therapy; cochlear implants
Sponsor: Sen. Venden "Vince" Leach (R)
Summary: Strikes the stipulation that out-patient health services do not include speech therapy, for eligible persons who are at least 21 years of age, as part of a list of limits and exclusions for health and medical services provided under this legislation. Prohibits the use of funds from the Hospital Assessment Fund for speech therapy provided in an outpatient setting to eligible persons who are at least 21 years of age and cochlear implants to eligible persons who are at least 21 years of age.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/23/2025 3:04 PM

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - DP   - Senate Appropriations
SB1214 - Pharmacists; independent testing; treatment
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)
Summary: Permits, following an authorized protocol, under certain conditions, a pharmacist to independently order, perform, and interpret tests that are authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. Permits a pharmacist to initiate treatment to eligible people, who meet related age criteria, and to have test results that indicate the need for treatment. List certain illnesses, conditions, or diseases that a pharmacist may treat. Defines issues that must be addressed in any statewide written protocol by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and in coordination with the Arizona Medical Board, and Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Requires that tests that are used be waived under the aforementioned methods or be part of an approved ADHS screening protocol. Requires a pharmacist to use the evidence based clinical guidelines published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the Infectious Diseases Society of America, or another clinically recognized patient treatment group. Lists the criteria by which a person may be treated, circumstances where a pharmacist is required to refer a patient to the patient's identified primary care provider, standard operating procedures for initiating and following through with treatment and required documentation that must be included in a patient's medical record. Stipulates that this legislation does not establish a cause of action against a patient’s primary care provider for any adverse reaction, complication, or negative outcome arising from treatment. Lists prohibitions a pharmacist must observe.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/23/2025 3:04 PM

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:30 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Last Action:
02/05/2025 
S - DPA - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
SB1219 - Behavioral health facilities; accreditation
Sponsor: Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Summary: Requires a health care institution that is licensed to provide inpatient, residential or outpatient behavioral health services, to be accredited by an independent, nonprofit accrediting organization, approved by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. Defines how a health care institution that is licensed to provide inpatient, residential, or outpatient behavioral health services, any county with a population of less than 1,000,000 individuals, is to be accredited. Requires a behavioral health outpatient treatment centers patient intake form to include the license number of the “sober living home” (defined) in which the patient is residing, if applicable.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/23/2025 2:44 PM

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1235 - Health profession regulatory boards; membership
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/24/2025 9:34 AM

1/24 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/05/2025 
S - DP - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
SB1268 - Hospitals; patient immigration status; reporting
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Requires hospitals that accept payment in compliance with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to include on admission or registration forms, a space for the patient to indicate their status regarding USA citizenship or presence in the USA. The statement must indicate that citizenship status does not affect patient care or result in a report to US immigration authorities. Requires each hospital to submit a quarterly report to the AHCCCS within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter and defines the criteria that must be included in the report. Requires the AHCCCS to compile that data and submit by March 1 of each year a summary report of patient breakdowns. Lists specific data that must be included in the report and defines who should receive the report. Permits the AHCCCS to adopt rules relating to the format of, and the information to be contained in, the quarterly reports. Prohibits the rules from requiring disclosure of patient names, or any other personal identifying information to the AHCCCS. 
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/24/2025 9:32 AM

1/24 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:30 PM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
S - DP   - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
SB1291 - Health insurers; provider; payment; claims
Sponsor: Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Summary: Modifies the requirement that a health insurer conclude the process of credentialing and loading an applicant’s information into the health insurer’s billing system, from 100 days to 45. Sets a deadline for the insurer to provide electronic or written confirmation of receiving a credentialling application and defines what information might be required.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/28/2025 10:52 AM

1/28 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1296 - Unemployment benefits; requirements; disqualifications; determinations
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Finchem (R)
Summary: Requires that an individual must be available for work to be eligible for unemployment benefits and actively seeks and applies for suitable work, conducts at least five work search actions each week, or, if the individual is applying for a weekly benefit, they provide a weekly report that details the individual’s work search actions for every week a benefit is sought. Prohibits the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) from paying benefits for an initial or ongoing claim until the claim is cross checked against the National Association of State Workforce Agencies Integrity Data Hub, United States Department of Health and Human Services Directory of New Hires, Department of Economic Security’s New Hire Reporting System, Arizona Department of Corrections Inmate Database, Social Security Administration’s Prisoner Update Processing System, Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics Death Records Database, and the Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records Death Records Database. Prohibits ADES from paying any claim found to be ineligible or fraudulent and requires those instances to be referred for prosecution. Requires an individual to be disqualified for benefits if ADES finds the individual has failed to actively seek and apply for or accept suitable work if offered. Requires an employer to report to ADES when an individual who was previously employed with that employer refuses to return to work, refuses to accept an offer of suitable work, fails without cause to appear for a scheduled interview, or fails to respond to an offer of employment. Requires ADES to allow employers to submit reports digitally or through e-mail and to review each report to determine whether an individual should be disqualified from receiving benefits.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/28/2025 10:50 AM

1/28 Added to EW & IH tracking

Last Action:
02/05/2025 
S - HELD - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
SB1302 - Reimbursement rate increases; appropriations
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Finchem (R)
Summary: Appropriates $46,000,000 from the Arizona State General Fund and $84,201,000 in Medicaid expenditure authority for the fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030 to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) for reimbursement rate increases for home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Appropriates $4,000,000 from the Arizona State General Fund for the fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030 to the ADES to provide reimbursement rate increases for room and board services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directs the ADES cover reimbursement rate increases for home and community-based services that are provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that each service receives an increase. Requires the ADES brief community stakeholders in ADES’ plans to increase the reimbursement rates. Lists required surveys and reports ADES must prepare and the schedule for survey and report preparation and distribution, and the distribution list the ADES must use. Stipulates that the appropriations made in this legislation are ongoing.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/28/2025 10:50 AM

1/28 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/03/2025 - Second Reading, Senate Floor
SB1308 - Sober living homes
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary: Requires a municipality to establish a procedure by which a deviation from requirements for distance pertaining to a “sober living home” (defined) or building or fire code requirements for sober living homes, may be granted as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act. Prohibits the reclassification of a single-family home under a local building or fire code, solely because the single-family home is the subject of a “license” (defined) application for a sober living home. Adds behavioral health professionals to the list of entities prohibited from taking any type of cash gift or incentive, in return for referring patients to or from a sober living home or a substance use disorder treatment facility or accepting or acknowledging the enrollment of a patient for substance use disorder services at a sober living home. Adds the requirements of a sober living home to the list of policies and rules the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is required to develop. Defines the documentation a sober living home must maintain pertaining to its building and operation. Requires onsite inspections by ADHS in specific, listed circumstances. Authorizes ADHS to investigate specific allegations of noncompliance by a sober living home with state regulations, and to issue penalties, up to the suspension or revocation of a sober living home license, fines, or any other action allowed by state law. Defines security requirements, permissions, and prohibitions related to licensing sober living homes. Effective date is six months after the passage of this legislation. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:22 PM

1/30 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/05/2025 
S - DP - Senate Health and Human Services
SB1342 - Time-limited offer; liability insurer; settlement
Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:19 PM

1/30 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/10/2025, 2:00 PM - Senate FIN, SHR 1
SB1345 - Ambulances; response times; rates
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)
Summary: Stipulates that a Certificate of Necessity is not needed for a city, town, county, fire district, or health service district, when expending monies to budget for and expend funds to participate in emergency paramedic programs and intergovernmental agreements. Requires each air ambulance service to file and maintain a current rate schedule with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Permits ADHS to establish new rate categories based on current standards of care or scope of practice, and for existing certificate of necessity holders to apply to add the new rates to their existing rate structure. Specifies in certain conditions who the holder of a certificate of necessity is, and what entity is secondary. Strikes the option for an additional review each six year period to assess response times and rates and lists the criteria that must be factored into evaluating response time. Defines administrative tasks ADHS must complete while managing certificate of necessity applications.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:19 PM

1/30 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/04/2025 - Second Reading, Senate Floor
SB1347 - AHCCCS; comprehensive dental care
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)
Summary: Modifies dental services to mean comprehensive dental care and removes “emergency” and “and extraction.” Removes dentures as excluded prosthetic devices. Removes redundant language pertaining to exclusions from a hospital assessment fund.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:18 PM

1/31 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/04/2025 - Second Reading, Senate Floor
SB1395 - International medical graduates; requirements
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)
Summary: Strikes the requirement to complete an approved 24-month hospital internship, residency, or clinical fellowship and other requirements as necessary for an applicant for licensure who graduated from an unapproved school of medicine. Requires that applicant must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and hold a standard certificate issued by the educational commission for foreign medical graduates, complete a fifth pathway program, or complete thirty-six months as a full-time assistant professor or in a higher position in an approved school of medicine
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:15 PM

1/31 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/04/2025 - Second Reading, Senate Floor
SB1396 - Pharmacy board; duties; regulation
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)
Summary: Requires a permittee to notify the Arizona Board of Pharmacy (Board) in writing within 15 business days after any final action on the permittees permit related to “unethical conduct” including the manufacture, sale, distribution, or dispense, of drugs, devices, poisons, hazardous substances, or precursor chemicals. Outlines the administrative, investigative, disciplinary, follow up and enforcement duties and procedures of the Board related to allegations of poor performance, illegal or unethical behavior. Describes the role, responsibilities, administrative, employment and professional obligations, and duties of pharmacists, pharmacy interns and other pharmacy professionals. Lists the information that must be on all permits. Effective date is April 1, 2026. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:15 PM

1/31 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/04/2025 - Second Reading, Senate Floor
SB1405 - Mental health transition program; extension
Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Summary: ARS Title 31, Chapter 2, Article 7 as added by Laws 2021, Chapter 403, Section 14 pertaining to the Mental Health Transition Pilot Program is repealed effective July 1, 2034. 
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:14 PM

1/31 Added to IH tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/04/2025 - Second Reading, Senate Floor
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