Tracking List: 2025 AzNA Legislative Web Report


Upcoming Hearings and Calendars

4/29/25 Third Reading, Senate Floor
Senate Third Reading
HB2175 - Prior authorization; claims (Claims; prior authorization; conduct)
HB2332 - Postpartum health;education; advisory committee (Postpartum depression; treatment; insurers)
4/29/25 Final Reading, Senate Floor
Senate Final Reading
SB1291 - Health insurers; provider credentialing; claims (Health insurers; provider; payment; claims)
4/29/25 Third Reading, House Floor
House Third Reading
SB1600 - Patient rights; health care services
4/30/25 Committee of the Whole, Senate Floor
Senate Committee of the Whole
HB2125 - Insurance coverage; hearing aids; children
Ch. 21, Laws 2025 (HB2025 - Scope of practice; medical assistants (Medical assistants; scope of practice))
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Permits a medical assistant to place a urinary catheter after completing training and under “General Supervision” (defined) of a Physician or Physician Assistant who is licensed in Arizona, or a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Midwife who is certified and licensed in Arizona, pursuant to state law. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Wendy Knefelkamp
  01/20/2025 8:37 AM

Support with request to provide clarification for catheter type and limit to urinary, add CNM/CNS

Last Action:
03/31/2025 
G - Signed
HB2028 - Genetic counselors; board; licensure
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Establishes the Board of Genetic Counselors (Board) and defines its membership, including terms and the nomination process to be a member of the Board. Outlines the purpose, responsibilities, duties and mission of the Board and defines the position of Executive Director, including the duties, responsibilities and goals of the position. Outlines the licensing criteria for genetic counselors and defines the criteria a person must meet and certification a person must attain to act as a licensed genetic counselor, intern or visiting genetic counselor in the state of Arizona, including the criteria for provisional licensing. Authorizes the Board to revoke, suspend or deny licenses based on listed criteria and outlines the process by which a candidate or genetic counselor may have their license revoked, suspended or denied. Outlines the complaint process against genetic counselors and the penalties the Board may assess for violations of this legislation and authorizes the Board to seek legal remedy if necessary. Stipulates that listed violations constitute felonies and defines the class felony based on the infractions and mitigating circumstances. Establishes the Genetic Counselors Board Fund and outlines how monies shall be received and disbursed, accounted for and reported on. (More.)
Position: No position selected.
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Last Action:
02/11/2025 
H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/17/2025, 2:00 PM - House HHS, HHR 4
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.
Position: No position selected.
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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.
Position: No position selected.
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01/15/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2058 - Immunizations; proof; exemptions; higher education (School immunizations; exemption; adult students)
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Summary: Requires a “higher education institution” (defined) that requires students to provide “documentary proof” (defined) of immunization to fully disclose the requirements and exemptions of the protocol, and to exempt any student 18 years of age or older who provides a signed statement attesting that the student has been educated on the immunization provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and does not consent to immunizations due to personal or religious beliefs, or who provides documentation signed by a physician or Registered Nurse Practitioner stating that the required immunizations may be detrimental to the student’s health. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: No position selected.
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04/15/2025 
G - Vetoed
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.
Position: No position selected.
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01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
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.
Position: Support
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Last Action:
04/29/2025 
S - Hearing Scheduled - 04/30/2025 - Committee of the Whole, Senate Floor
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.
Position: No position selected.
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04/15/2025 
G - Vetoed
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 telephone number or email address to an entity that can provide a detailed explanation as to why the claim or prior authorization was denied, and a substantive response to questions pertaining to why a claim or prior authorization was denied within two business days after receipt of the questions. Effective date is July 1, 2026. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: Support
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02/26/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
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.
Position: Support
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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.
Position: Support
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03/12/2025 
S - DPA   - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
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.”
Position: No position selected.
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01/13/2025 
H - Introduced
Ch. 25, Laws 2025 (HB2173 - Mental health inquiry; prohibition)
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Prohibits a “health professional regulatory board” or “licensing authority” (defined) from including any question on an application for a license, permit, certificate, or endorsement that requests information about weather an applicant has sought mental health assistance or received a mental health diagnosis or treatment. Permits a health profession regulatory board or licensing authority to ask if an applicant is currently under if regulatory entity’s order In another state for the monitoring of a health condition, including substance abuse. Stipulates that an applicant is not required to respond if the monitoring is part of a confidential program. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: Support
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Last Action:
03/31/2025 
G - Signed
HB2175 - Prior authorization; claims (Claims; prior authorization; conduct)
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Requires a health care insurer’s Medical Director to review any claim that is denied that was submitted by a provider on the basis of medical necessity and prohibits that individual from relying solely on the recommendations from any other source. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
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Last Action:
04/29/2025 
H - Transmit to House
HB2176 - Training; investigations; complaints; health facilities (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.
Position: No position selected.
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02/25/2025 
H - PASSED - House Motion to Reconsider Third
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
Position: No position selected.
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03/18/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y
HB2182 - ALTCS; preadmission screening; cognitive impairment
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to develop a statewide preadmission screening program in general and requires the tool to have cognitive social and developmental assessments of elderly and adult applicants with special needs. Defines what is included in the definition of cognitive. Sets rules for the preadmission screening protocol and, subject to available appropriations, requires the AHCCCS to develop training materials to ensure staff can use the new system. Effective date is July 1, 2028. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: No position selected.
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03/12/2025 
S - DP   - Senate Health and Human Services
HB2196 - Schools; AEDs; CPR training; requirements
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Appropriates a sum to be named later from the Arizona State General Fund in FY 2025-2026 to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) for implementing this legislation. Directs the ADE to distribute monies appropriated pursuant to this legislation to schools in which 50% or more of the students are eligible for free or reduced price lunches for purchasing and maintaining automated external defibrillators pursuant to state law, cardiopulmonary resuscitation training kits, funding the state approved course for coaches pursuant to state law, and purchasing other goods and services identified by the ADE as necessary for the implementation of this legislation. Requires each public school in Arizona that provides instruction to students in grades nine through 12, and sponsors an athletic team or sports, to provide an “automated external defibrillator” (defined) on campus and at each “school sponsored athletic event” (defined). Requires that this equipment be accessible and able to be promptly retrieved and well maintained. Requires each coach to successfully complete a state approved course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid and the use of the automated external defibrillator. Permits a school district or charter school to accept gifts, grants, donations, and in-kind donations for the purposes of compliance with this legislation.
Position: No position selected.
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02/25/2025 
H - FAILED   - House Third Reading
HB2198 - AHCCCS; reimbursement rates; rural hospitals
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Starting in 2025-2026, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (Administration) is required to increase the fee for service reimbursement rates for emergency hospitalization and medical care provided by “rural hospitals” (defined) by 30% over FY 2024-2025 reimbursement rates.
Position: No position selected.
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02/10/2025 
H - W/D - House Health & Human Services
HB2199 - Prescription drugs; advertising; requirements
Sponsor: Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Summary: Requires a radio or television advertisement for prescription and nonprescription drugs to be at the same volume, articulation and pacing throughout the advertisement and an advertisement may not include audio or visual content, alone or in combination, that is likely to interfere with a person’s understanding of the advertisement’s “major statement” (defined).
Position: No position selected.
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01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
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.
Position: No position selected.
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02/17/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
HB2250 - AHCCCS; preventative dental care
Sponsor: Rep. Chris Mathis (D)
Summary: Adds preventative dental care to the list of services covered under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for persons over 21 years of age. Includes preventative dental care as a service that is ineligible for Hospital Assessment Fund monies.
Position: No position selected.
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01/27/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2292 - Cancer screening; coverage; gene mutation
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Simacek (D)
Summary: Requires a hospital service corporation, health care services organization, disability insurer, group disability insurer or blanket disability insurer, or medical service corporation that issues, delivers or renews a subscription contract in the state beginning January 1, 2025, to provide coverage where increased screening, risk assessment, genetic counseling or testing is necessary per National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines, for genetic counseling or testing, single-gene “germline mutation testing” (defined) or multigene germline mutation testing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines if the subscriber has a personal or family history of cancer or inherited gene mutation and for any “genetic test for cancer risk” (defined) if the recommendation is consistent with the most recent version of the genetic testing guidelines as published by a National Cancer Network and ordered by a “health care provider” (defined). Both a hospital service corporation or medical service corporation must ensure that the benefits required by this section are made available to a subscriber through a health care provider who is a member the provider network of the hospital service corporation or medical service corporation. Stipulates that coverage under this legislation is not subject to a deductible, coinsurance or any other cost sharing agreement. Requires a primary care provider to attempt to determine whether each adult patient the provider care for has a personal or family history of melanoma, breast, ovarian, tubal, peritoneal, endometrial, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic or prostate cancer, or an ancestry associated with a harmful mutation in the “BRCA” (defined) genes or Lynch Syndrome genes or meet any other criteria for hereditary cancer genetic testing as outlines in the guidelines prescribed by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network or a similar medical professional organization, and if so, the patient is to be provided or referred for genetic counseling, germline mutation testing, or both, as applicable, based on nationally recognized, clinical standards. Requires the provider to use a familial risk tool to screen for the risk of a mutation in BRCA genes or other genes associated with higher cancer risk, if the patient has a personal or family history of cancer and if the screening presents a higher cancer risk in the patient, the provider is to provide genetic counseling or refer the patient for such and if a genetic test for harmful mutations in the BRCA genes or other genes associated with higher cancer risk is clinically indicated as a result of genetic counseling, the provider shall administer a genetic test for cancer risk or refer the patient to an appropriate tester.  
Position: No position selected.
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01/27/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2294 - Outpatient treatment centers; facility fees
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Simacek (D)
Summary: An outpatient treatment center that has the same governing authority as a licensed hospital is no longer exempt from statutes regulating health care institutions if the outpatient treatment center charges a "facility fee" (defined). 
Position: No position selected.
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01/27/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
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.)
Position: Oppose
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02/17/2025 
H - DISC/HELD - House Health & Human Services
HB2332 - Postpartum health;education; advisory committee (Postpartum depression; treatment; insurers)
Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to compile from organizations that have expertise in maternal mental health conditions educational materials pertaining to maternal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression. Lists the criteria to qualify as an educational material in this subject matter as well as the information that must be included in any materials collected. Requires the ADHS to compile its own materials for health care providers and patients in the subject of maternal mental health care and stipulates that the source materials used be adherent to clinical practice guidelines, peer-reviewed studies and reputable organizations. Requires the ADHS to post these materials on its public website and to have the materials on hand in physical form to distribute upon request. Requires all organizations that provide prenatal or postnatal care, or who provides pediatric infant care to make this material available to any woman who is learning of a pregnancy or who presents signs of pregnancy, or Maternal Mental Health Disorder. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: No position selected.
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04/29/2025 
H - Transmit to House
HB2346 - Medical records; reproduction; fee
Sponsor: Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)
Summary: Restricts the amount a healthcare provider or contractor may charge a person for reproductions of medical records or payment records to no more than $1.00 per page.
Position: No position selected.
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02/10/2025 
H - HELD - House Health & Human Services
HB2491 - ALTCS eligibility; psychiatric conditions
Sponsor: Rep. Consuelo Hernandez (D)
Summary: Includes a psychiatric condition as one of the criteria for a person to be eligible for institutional services or home and community based services. Clarifies that a psychiatric condition by itself is enough for a person to be eligible as well as if it is combined with other medical or psychiatric conditions.
Position: No position selected.
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03/17/2025 
H - HELD - House Rules
HB2582 - Failure to maintain medical records
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Designates as a failure to maintain adequate records, if, when submitting a claim or receiving payment pursuant to state law a person knowingly fails to maintain those records that are necessary to fully disclose the nature of the goods or services for which a claim was submitted or payment was received, records that are necessary to fully disclose all income and expenditures on which rates of payment were based for at least five years, or knowingly fails to report the destruction of those records that are necessary. Designated violating any of the above as a Class 2 Misdemeanor.
Position: No position selected.
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02/18/2025 
H - Referred to Committee - Appropriations - House Appropriations
HB2583 - Physical therapists; imaging; laboratory tests
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Permits a physical therapist to order imaging for patients with whom the therapist has a physical, patient-therapist relationship when there is a clinical need for imaging. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: No position selected.
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03/25/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y
Ch. 32, Laws 2025 (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. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: Support
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Last Action:
03/31/2025 
G - Signed
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.
Position: No position selected.
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01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2681 - Abortion-inducing drugs; requirements
Sponsor: Rep. Rachel Keshel (R)
Summary: Requires a qualified physician who provides an abortion inducing drug to follow specific steps and lists those steps. Requires that the qualified physician who provides an abortion inducing drug be credentialed and competent to handle complication management, including emergency transfers, or have a signed agreement with an associated physician who is credentialed to handle complications. Requires the qualified physician to be able to produce the signed agreement, on demand, by the patient, or the Arizona Department of Health Services. Outlines information and appointments the qualified physician must provide the patient. List the requirements necessary for a patient to have a claim against anyone who intentionally or recklessly violates this legislation. Requires a civil action that is filed pursuant to this legislation be brought in the Superior Court in the county in which the woman on whom the abortion was performed resides and outlines potential relief for the person filing the claim. Defines the process a court that is hearing a claim must follow and the rulings it must make. Requires any person who brings an action under this legislation to do so using a pseudonym, unless the person obtains the written consent of the woman on whom an abortion was induced or attempted to be induced. Stipulates that this legislation does not allow the identity of a plaintiff, or a witness, to be concealed from the defendant. Contains a severability clause. States that this legislation does not create or recognize a right to abortion, or make an abortion legal.
Position: No position selected.
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03/19/2025 
S - DP   - Senate Judiciary and Elections
HB2742 - Court-ordered evaluations
Sponsor: Rep. Chris Lopez (R)
Summary: Excludes weekends and holidays from the 48 hour window to process an application for a court ordered evaluation. Requires filing with a court to be completed in 72 hours after admission for an evaluation. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: No position selected.
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03/25/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y
HB2757 - Essential drugs; price increases; limits
Sponsor: Rep. Chris Mathis (D)
Summary: A manufacturer or wholesale distributor is prohibited from engaging in "price gouging" in the sale of an "essential off-patent or generic drug" (both defined). The State Medical Assistance Program is authorized to notify the Attorney General of any increase in the price of an essential off-patent or generic drug if specified conditions apply. Within 45 days after a request from the Attorney General, the manufacturer of an essential off-patent or generic drug identified in a notice is required to submit a statement to the Attorney General that provides specified information on the cost of producing the drug and any other information that the manufacturer believes to be relevant to a determination of whether a violation has occurred. Establishes civil penalties for violations.
Position: No position selected.
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02/11/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2761 - Health professionals; disclosure; unprofessional conduct
Sponsor: Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R)
Summary: Requires a health professional to only use the applicable title pursuant to state law and a violation of that provision is subject to sanction and penalties by the appropriate health profession regulatory board. Stipulates that if the misrepresentation is accompanied by an unlawful practice, the Arizona Attorney General may investigate and act according to state law.
Position: No position selected.
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02/11/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2810 - Developmental disabilities; Prader-Willi syndrome
Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Summary: Adds Prader-Willi Syndrome and defines the disease and its symptoms.
Position: No position selected.
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02/12/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2821 - Ambulances; midwives; home births
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)
Summary: Allows a Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, or Licensed Midwife to accompany a patient in an ambulance and treat her, if the Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, or Licensed Midwife called for the ambulance via 911 during an out-of-hospital birthing.
Position: No position selected.
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02/18/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2823 - AHCCCS; nonopioid drugs; formulary
Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration (Administration) to ensure that a nonopioid drug that is approved by the USFDA to treat or manage pain is not “treated less favorably” (defined) on the Administration’s drug formulary with respect to coverage relative to any opioid or narcotic drug to treat or manage pain.
Position: No position selected.
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Last Action:
02/12/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
HB2874 - Excessive health insurance claims; notification
Sponsor: Rep. Sarah Liguori (D)
Summary: Requires a “health insurer” (defined) to notify the Arizona Department of Health Services if they notice that insurance claims by a “health care provider” (defined) exceed the number of patients that a provider could reasonably be able to see in a day.
Position: No position selected.
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Last Action:
02/27/2025 
H - DPA - House Committee of the Whole
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.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
02/07/2025 
H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/13/2025, 1:00 PM - Senate RAGE, SHR 109
SB1046 - Mental illness; prisoners; diagnosis; treatment
Sponsor: Sen. Catherine Miranda (D)
Summary: Requires a sheriff or the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADOC) to cause a person to be examined by a “licensed physician” (defined) when that individual is confined in the county jail or a state correctional facility, under arrest or conviction, and exhibits symptoms of a mental disorder. Requires the sheriff to file a petition for evaluation if after that examination the licensed physician concludes the individual is suffering from a mental disorder, and as a result, poses a danger to self and others, or is persistently or acutely disabled, or gravely disabled. Stipulates that any evaluation proceedings are separate from the criminal charges against the individual. Requires the sheriff to transport the individual to an appropriate evaluation agency if the petition for evaluation is granted. Requires all individuals admitted to the county jail to be screened for mental illness. Defines the treatment regimen, including medication, for an incarcerated individual who is determined to be mentally ill. Requires ADOC to assess each incoming incarcerated individual for health issues and mental illness and provides a list of criteria ADOC must follow. Requires ADOC to develop a treatment plan for any incarcerated individual deemed to need medical treatment. Defines timelines associated with implementing the evaluations at the county and state levels, criteria for the location in which any evaluations occur, and the professional credentials of any medical or behavioral health professional that conducts the physical or mental health evaluations, as well as required document sharing for ADOC incarcerated individuals.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
01/15/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1054 - Assisted living; hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Permits assisted living homes and assisted living centers to offer mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy to their residents via a registered and compliant Class II Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber, pursuant to federal law, for home use as prescribed or under the direction of a physician. Requires that residents be able to physically extricate themselves and lists several criteria that must be met to comply with this legislation. Prohibits the use of Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in certain circumstances. Permits the adoption of rules to facilitate this legislation. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Neutral
Comment:
Last Action:
03/11/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
SB1072 - Medical boards; complaints; time limit
Sponsor: Sen. Warren Petersen (R)
Summary: Stipulates that throughout the bill all references to “doctor”, or any of its iterations, are modified to read Doctor of Medicine, or any of its iterations. Requires the Arizona Board of Medicine, or, if delegated by the Board, the Executive Director, to take final action on a complaint that is unrelated to protecting public health and safety within one year after receiving the complaint, and if that time frame is not complied with, the complaint is deemed administratively closed. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
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Last Action:
04/18/2025 
G - Vetoed
SB1076 - Newborn screening; Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)
Summary: Adds congenital disorders and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to the list of the recommended uniform screening panel for newborns. Effective date is October 1, 2027, or two years after the date Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is added to the recommended uniform screening panel by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Upon that date, the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services shall notify the Arizona Legislative Council in writing within 10 days that Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is added to the recommended uniform screening panel by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Last Action:
03/12/2025 
H - DPA   - House Appropriations
SB1081 - Obstetrics; gynecology services; rural communities
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is required to convene stakeholders and staff to develop recommendations to ensure that obstetrics and gynecology services are provided in low-volume, high-risk rural communities in Arizona. By December 31, 2025, ADHS is required to report the recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature. This self-repeals December 31, 2027. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Last Action:
03/17/2025 
H - HELD - House Health & Human Services
Ch. 5, Laws 2025 (SB1102 - Pharmacy benefits; prescribing; exemption)
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Prohibits certain Pharmacy Benefit Managers who are under contract with a “health care insurer” (defined) 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 “health care plan” (defined) 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 will “limit or exclude (defined) 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. Applies to health care coverage that is entered into, amended, extended or renewed from January 1, 2026 onward. (More.) AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
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Last Action:
03/25/2025 
G - Signed
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. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
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Last Action:
04/22/2025 
H - DPA - House Committee of the Whole
SB1125 - Psychologists; prescribing authority
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)
Summary: Outlines the investigative responsibilities of the Board of Psychologist Examiners (Board.) Permits a physician to enter into a “collaborative prescription agreement” (defined) with a “prescribing psychologist” (defined) for a total of four collaborative prescription agreements, subject to the development of rules by the Board. Defines the process of a psychologist to apply for a prescribing license, including the eligibility criteria needed to be met to attain the license and the duties and responsibilities of the Board in the process. Outlines the guidelines for a collaborative prescription agreement, including how to set one up, rules that govern the agreement and termination processes. Defines the requirements that a prescription written by a prescribing psychologist must meet, including restrictions and prohibitions, required data capture and reporting. Outlines continuing education requirements. Defines the Board’s oversight capacity pertaining to processing, investigating, drawing conclusions about, making recommendations and meting discipline because of, complaints. Provides exemptions from rules making as defined by state law. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
03/31/2025 
H - Hearing Scheduled - 03/31/2025 - Second Reading, House Floor
SB1132 - AHCCCS; continuous glucose monitors
Sponsor: Sen. Kevin Payne (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to require contractors to provide continuous glucose monitors through a pharmacy benefit and a durable medical equipment benefit to enable providers to choose the best option for their patients. Requires the AHCCCS to update coverage criteria for continuous glucose monitors to align with current standards of care and mandates that the criteria for coverage shall be consistent, regardless of what option a member or a provider chooses. Requires the AHCCCS to publish the criteria for coverage of continuous glucose monitors as a standalone document and to make it easily accessible on the AHCCCS website. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Last Action:
04/14/2025 
H - DP - House Committee of the Whole
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. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
03/26/2025 
H - DP   - House 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. Lists certain illnesses, conditions, or diseases that a pharmacist may treat. Defines issues that must be addressed in any statewide written protocol by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (Board). 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. Lists criteria for an advisory committee to be established by the Board. Self-repeals after December 31, 2026.  (More.) AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Oppose
Comment:
Last Action:
04/15/2025 
H - DP - House Committee of the Whole
SB1235 - Health profession regulatory boards; membership
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Outlines membership for multiple medical, oversight and health care boards in Arizona and permits listed Boards to fill a public member vacancy if the Governor fails to fill it within one year of the seat becoming empty and stipulates that if the Senate fails to confirm an appointment within one year, the appointment is deemed confirmed. Requires that two members of specified Boards be members who have never had their licenses revoked or suspended or have voluntarily surrendered their licenses in lieu of revocation or suspension who are also former licensees in Arizona who have retired or who have a valid license to practice and are not currently practicing. Specifies mandatory reports that must be developed and submitted to state leadership by November 26, 2025. Addresses sitting members of various medical, oversight and health care Boards and fulfilling their current terms. (More.) AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Oppose
Comment:
Last Action:
04/22/2025 
H - Hearing Scheduled - 04/23/2025 - Third Reading, House Floor
SB1257 - Impaired persons; court-ordered stabilization
Sponsor: Sen. Venden "Vince" Leach (R)
Summary: Permits an “admitting officer” (defined), after examining or evaluating a proposed patient, if they determine that the patient is an “impaired person” (defined), as defined by state law, to file a petition for a court ordered stabilization, pursuant to state law. Stipulates that an impaired person who is involuntarily admitted for a stabilization period possesses all the civil and legal rights enumerated in the Arizona State Constitution. Requires that a petition for a court ordered stabilization define the time limits of the stabilization. Prohibits filing a petition for a court ordered stabilization solely as a method of detainment. Outlines the process the court must go through to either approve or deny a request for a court ordered stabilization. Requires that Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) employees offer treatment to the impaired person daily. Requires that an impaired person’s family members or guardian, if applicable, be allowed to participate in their care and treatment, when appropriate. Outlines the rules in which an impaired person undergoing stabilization treatment may be administered seclusion, mechanical, or pharmacological restraints. Limits a court ordered stabilization period to five calendar days after the date the impaired person was involuntarily admitted. Requires the County Attorney to represent any physician or admissions officer when they file a petition for a court ordered stabilization. Prohibits the impaired person from being charged for services provided under this legislation and stipulates that proceedings and services provided under this legislation be charged to the AHDS, or a third party payor. AS PASSED SENATE.    
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
03/24/2025 
H - DP   - House Health & Human Services
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. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
03/26/2025 
H - DP - House Committee of the Whole
SB1276 - Children's health insurance program; eligibility
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Fernandez (D)
Summary: Beginning October 1, 2025, a person under 19 years of age whose gross household income is at or below 250 percent, increased from 200 percent, of the federal poverty level, is eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (KidsCare).
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
01/28/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1291 - Health insurers; provider credentialing; claims (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 60. Defines the required documentation that must be submitted with a credentialing or recredentialing application. Sets a deadline of seven calendar days for the insurer to provide electronic or written confirmation of receiving a credentialling application and requires the insurer to notify the applicant of any information submission deficiencies. Defines the process of receiving required information, including deadlines for the insurer and prohibition that pertain to the insurer tolling time between communications. Repeals the ARS that applies to covered services and claims addressed under Provider Credentialing. (More.) AS PASSED HOUSE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Last Action:
04/29/2025 
G - Transmit to Governor
SB1442 - Appropriation; secure behavioral health facilities
Sponsor: Sen. Carine Werner (R)
Summary: Appropriates $25,000,000 from the Arizona State General Fund in FY 2025-2026 to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for secure behavioral health facilities. Requires the AHCCCS administration to distributed the monies to provide secure on-site supportive treatment to person who are determined to be seriously mentally ill, and who are in the facility due to a court order. Requires the AHCCCS to coordinate with the Arizona Department of Administration and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for secure behavioral health residential facilities by January 1, 2026 and sets priorities for the AHCCCS to follow when determining distribution of funds. Sets requirements for any entity that receives funds and restriction on what an entity can spend the funds on. Outlines the methodology that entities that receive a distribution from this appropriation must use and mandatory reports that the AHCCCS must complete by September 30 of each fiscal year. Exempts this appropriation from lapsing of appropriations provisions. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Last Action:
03/19/2025 
H - House 2nd Read
SB1446 - Appropriations; anesthesia; rotations
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Appropriates $3,000,000 from the Arizona State General Fund in FY 2025-2026 to the Arizona State Board of Nursing (ASBN) and establishes the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical Rotation Program for the FY 2025-2026 to expand the capacity of preceptor training programs at health care organizations for Registered Nurse Anesthetist students. Requires the ASBN to develop a grant program for the FY 2025-2026 to distribute monies appropriated for the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical Rotation Program to “health care institutions” (defined) that are licensed pursuant to state law. Stipulates that the appropriations are to pay for the direct and indirect costs related to expanding or developing clinical training placements for Registered Nurse Anesthetist students and that preference is to be given to developing clinical rotations in obstetrics, pediatrics, and cardiovascular care. Outlines the scope and rules of the grants, eligibility, and how grant monies are to be distributed. Requires the ASBN to develop an application process and lists factors that must be determined when selecting grant winners. Exempts these appropriations from lapsing of appropriations provisions.  AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Last Action:
03/31/2025 
H - DP   - House Appropriations
SB1447 - Health boards; complaints; timelines
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Requires a Health Profession Regulatory Board (Board) to refer any allegations that a health professional may have committed a misdemeanor or felony to the appropriate law enforcement agency within two business days of receiving a complaint or information asserting as such. Permits the Board to take preemptive action against a professional alleged to have committed a misdemeanor or felony if the Board feels the allegations are credible and the public’s health, safety and welfare are in jeopardy. Preemptive action includes, but is not limited to restricting, limiting or suspending a health professional’s license, pending action by the law enforcement agency or the Board in question. Requires the law enforcement agency that receives the allegations or information to investigate and report back to the Board regarding the merits of the allegations and what, if any, subsequent was needed. Prohibits a health professional from filing an anonymous complaint with a Board unless the health professional witnessed the licensee or certificate holder who is the target of the allegation committing the misdemeanor or felony. Places a one year limit on resolving a complaint of this nature if the complaint is not related to public health, safety and welfare. Requires the Arizona Attorney General to act on any request of one or more of the Arizona legislature to investigate an action taken by a Board. Outlines how the Arizona Attorney General is to handle real and perceived conflicts of interest, and mandatory reports an investigative entity is responsible for developing and submitting.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
02/05/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1512 - Utilization review; prior authorization; requirements
Sponsor: Sen. Kevin Payne (R)
Summary: Requires approved prior authorizations be honored by a new health care insurer, Pharmacy Benefit Manager or Utilization Review Agent by a new insurer for the first 90 days of the new coverage, unless the service is categorically excluded under the new health insurance plan. Requires a former health insurance provider to notify a new provider of prior authorizations. Permits the new entities to perform a prior authorization review during that 90 day period. Exempts a “member” (defined) with a prior authorization for a previously authorized medical service from change in coverage for the remainder of the member’s plan year. Requires approved prior authorizations be honored by a health care insurer, Pharmacy Benefit Manager or Utilization Review Agent if the same approved the prior authorization and the member changes products or plans under the same insurer for 90 days. Requires a health care insurer, Pharmacy Benefit Manager or Utilization Review Agent to post on its website all prior authorization requirements, restrictions and a detailed description of clinical criteria written in a language that a layman can understand. Lists a process for the same to institute a new prior authorization requirement or restriction. Stipulates that a prior authorization for “chronic or long-term care condition” (defined) remains valid for at least one year from the date the prior authorization is granted and that a prior authorization not covered by that is valid for at least six months from the date it was granted.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
02/11/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1527 - Occupational boards; renewal extension
Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Summary: Stipulates that if the Health Profession Regulatory Board suspends processing renewals of licenses or certifications, all current licenses or certifications are extended throughout the suspension period and renewal fees are waived. Stipulates that if any “licensing authority” (defined) suspends the processing of renewal applications for licensure, permitting, certification or registration, all current licenses or certifications are extended throughout the suspension period and renewal fees are waived. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: Support
Comment:
Last Action:
04/29/2025 
G - Transmit to Governor
SB1587 - Health boards; third-party contracting
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Requires each health profession regulatory board (Board) to contract with one or more private entities to perform listed administrative tasks and functions. Permits a party contracted with a Board for those duties to charge a reasonable service fee. Establishes that the authority of the Board is not diminished and outlines the duties the Board is still responsible for regardless of who does the administrative work. Requires each Board that enters into this type of agreement to establish standards of work performance and oversight measures to ensure compliance with the goals of the effort, state law and rules adopted pursuant to this legislation. Requires each Board that does not hire administrative help by September 1, 2026 to submit a report to the Governor and legislature detailing why a contract has not been executed and the Board’s plan for future compliance with this legislation.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
02/11/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read
SB1600 - Patient rights; health care services
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary: Stipulates that a “patient” (defined) has a right to receive health care services from a “health professional” (defined) that meet or exceed several listed principles. AS PASSED SENATE.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
04/28/2025 
H - Hearing Scheduled - 04/29/2025 - Third Reading, House Floor
SB1720 - Clozapine; access; treatment protocols
Sponsor: Sen. Lauren Kuby (D)
Summary:   Requires a “health insurer” (defined), Arizona Department of Corrections, and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and any contractors to any of those three, to cover treatment and services that are unique to members, subscribers, inmates or patients, who are prescribed Clozapine. Sets the billing rate as is appropriate, defines treatment procedures that must be followed, lists treatment and services covered, defines required training, and lists permissions and limitations in administering Clozapine treatment, coverage, and alternatives. Lists Clozapine as a part of long-term system care services, as needed and pursuant to state law. Requires the AHCCCS administration to develop a comprehensive behavioral health service system that includes treatment as needed with Clozapine.
Position: No position selected.
Comment:
Last Action:
02/19/2025 
S - DISC/ONLY - Senate Health and Human Services
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