SCR 1024 proposes amending Arizona's state constitution to require legislative candidates to have resided in their specific legislative district for at least one year prior to election, in addition to existing requirements of being a U.S. citizen, 25 years old, and a resident of Arizona for three years. This change would directly affect individuals seeking election to the Arizona Legislature by adding a new residency requirement within their specific district. The bill is a constitutional amendment that must be approved by voters and signed by the Governor before taking effect. It is currently in the early legislative stages (Senate first and second readings) and has not yet been submitted to voters.
SB 1308 establishes a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within Arizona's Attorney General's office to pursue legal claims against businesses suspected of consumer fraud related to technology from countries designated as "foreign adversaries" under federal regulations (15 C.F.R. §791.4). It creates two funds: a $500,000 initial appropriation for the fraud office to cover staffing and litigation costs, and a separate "rip and replace" fund to remove such technology from critical infrastructure systems like energy, water, and telecommunications networks. Both funds are continuously appropriated (not subject to annual lapse), with excess funds from the fraud office transferring to the rip and replace fund. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" to include systems vital to public safety and specifies that "foreign adversary" refers to countries listed in federal rules, with both funds set to expire in 2030 and 2031.
HB 2184 amends Arizona statutes to require hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers to submit fetal death certificates within seven days for deaths occurring after 20 weeks of gestation or weighing over 350 grams, if requested by the mother. The bill also significantly expands abortion consent requirements, mandating that providers verbally inform patients 24 hours before the procedure about fetal development, alternatives, medical risks, and resources like adoption services and prenatal care assistance. It requires written certification that this information was provided and includes a specific provision allowing surgical abortion patients to choose final disposition of fetal remains, including transfer to a funeral home. The bill directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and women seeking abortion services in Arizona, with no substantive changes related to funeral home operations beyond this single disposal option.
SCR 1028 is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a regular bill) that would require a two-thirds vote in both Arizona legislative chambers to pass any law increasing state revenues. It defines "revenue increases" to include new taxes, higher tax rates, fee hikes, or changes to tax deductions/exemptions, while excluding effects like inflation. If approved by voters, it would change the process for future revenue-raising measures, requiring supermajority approval instead of a simple majority. The amendment is now scheduled for voter approval at the next general election.
SB 1005 bans the sale of cosmetics in Arizona that were developed or manufactured using animal testing, affecting manufacturers and suppliers selling products in the state. The law prohibits selling cosmetics where animal testing was conducted by the manufacturer, their suppliers, or contracted testers during development. Key exceptions include testing required by foreign authorities (with no evidence used for Arizona sales), testing under federal regulations, or testing for non-cosmetic products with documented evidence. Cosmetics tested before January 1, 2027, may still be sold if no new animal testing occurs after December 31, 2026.
HB 2020 defines and penalizes interference with or disruption of public educational institutions in Arizona. It requires public schools, colleges, and universities to adopt rules for maintaining order on their property, with penalties including ejection, suspension, or expulsion for students and staff who violate these rules. The law classifies threatening harm as a class 1 misdemeanor for minors or a class 6 felony for adults (18+), while entering school property to disrupt operations is a class 1 misdemeanor. Private educational institutions are exempt from these requirements, and the bill explicitly preserves approved gun safety programs on campuses.
SB 1648 requires guardians, conservators, attorneys, and guardians ad litem seeking payment from an elderly person's estate to provide written notice of their compensation basis before court proceedings begin. The bill mandates that courts approve compensation only if it is "reasonable and necessary," specifically requiring judges to consider the ward's best interests and factors like customary fees, estate size, and whether services were cost-effective. This directly affects guardianship professionals and the estates of elderly individuals under legal protection. The law shifts the burden to the person seeking payment to prove reasonableness, adding transparency to compensation reviews in court.
SB 1653 updates Arizona's child support enforcement rules. It requires courts to base support calculations only on documented income (not "assumed" income) and mandates that parents pay by cash, check, or money order if electronic payments are dishonored, with fees collected for failed payments. The bill also establishes automatic, mandatory reviews of child support orders every three years in state enforcement cases (without needing to prove changed circumstances), and allows termination of support if paternity was established through fraud or mistake. These changes directly affect parents obligated to pay child support, child support enforcement agencies, and families receiving support.
SB 1678 requires assisted living centers and homes in Arizona to provide emergency responders with a standardized written document when contacting them for a resident. This document must include critical information like the resident's medications, allergies, primary care physician details, health conditions, pharmacy contact, health insurance authorization, and advance directives. The bill also mandates that hospitals coordinate with receiving assisted living facilities by providing detailed discharge plans, including medical assessments, medication instructions, and follow-up care recommendations. These provisions directly affect assisted living facilities, emergency responders, hospitals, and residents by standardizing communication during medical emergencies and patient transfers. The goal is to improve care coordination and safety during transitions between facilities and emergency services.
HB 4017 prohibits homeowners' associations in Arizona from banning or limiting pets based on breed, size, or weight in planned communities. It makes any existing rules restricting pets by these characteristics unenforceable, regardless of when they were adopted. Associations may still create reasonable rules about pet behavior that comply with federal, state, and local laws. The bill directly affects households living in planned communities governed by homeowner associations.
SB 1658 allows parents in Arizona custody cases to request a jury trial if they have been awarded less than 35% parenting time or not granted joint legal decision-making under a temporary order. The bill requires courts to schedule the jury trial within 120 days or appoint a licensed attorney as an arbitrator if the trial cannot be set in time. Juries would then make specific findings about the child's best interests based on existing factors like domestic violence, the child's wishes, and parental cooperation. This change applies only to legal decision-making and parenting time disputes, not to all family law matters.
SB 1644 expands Arizona's mandatory child abuse reporting law to require family court staff - including judges' aides, clerks, reporters, and deputies - to report suspected abuse they witness during court proceedings. It adds these roles to the existing list of mandated reporters (like doctors, teachers, and social workers) under Arizona Revised Statutes §13-3620. The bill specifies that these court personnel must report immediately if they reasonably believe a minor is abused, neglected, or denied medical care, while preserving existing exemptions for clergy confessions and medical treatment contexts. This change ensures abuse observed in family court settings is reported consistently with other mandated reporter requirements.
