SB 1502 requires Arizona teachers providing literacy instruction in kindergarten through fifth grade - including those in special education programs for students with mild or moderate disabilities - to earn a literacy endorsement by 2025 (for new teachers) or 2028 (for current teachers). The endorsement mandates evidence-based science of reading training and a passing assessment covering foundational skills, materials, and interventions for reading deficiencies. Teachers may bypass formal coursework by demonstrating proficiency through classroom observations and student data verified by their school district. The bill also requires educator preparation programs in elementary, early childhood, and special education to include literacy endorsement coursework starting in 2022.
SB 1615 primarily regulates raffles conducted by nonprofit organizations, hospitals, historical societies, and booster clubs in Arizona, with limited connection to student athletes. It establishes strict rules for raffles, including restrictions on who can manage them, limits on annual revenue ($10,000 for booster clubs), and requirements that organizations maintain nonprofit status. The bill’s only direct reference to student athletes appears in Section E, which permits universities assisting student athletes with name/image/likeness (NIL) compensation to conduct raffles under specific conditions - though it does not change student athletes' employment status. The legislation focuses on defining permissible raffle operations, not on classifying athletes as employees or altering their compensation structures. It passed both legislative chambers and was signed into law in May 2025.
HB 2391 amends Arizona law to adjust signature requirements for candidates running for justice of the peace or constable positions. It sets specific minimum and maximum signature thresholds based on county population: for counties with under 1 million residents, candidates need at least 1% but no more than 300 signatures from qualified voters in their precinct. For larger counties (1 million+ residents), the same 1% minimum applies but with a 10% maximum cap. This directly affects local election candidates in justice of the peace and constable races across Arizona counties. The bill clarifies existing rules without creating new offices or altering broader election procedures.
SB 1343 allows individuals on probation in Arizona to request a transfer of their probation supervision to another county if they relocate. To qualify, probationers must submit a written request with proof of housing, employment, or family caregiving needs, along with documentation supporting their relocation plans. The probation office must verify these details, assess victim safety concerns, and forward the request to the receiving county within seven business days. This change aims to support probationers' stability during relocation while maintaining oversight and victim protections. The bill does not alter existing probation fees, supervision terms, or revocation procedures.
HB 2330 allows Arizona vehicle title and registration applicants to voluntarily indicate if they have a disability that impairs communication (such as difficulty with verbal, nonverbal, or graphic communication). If disclosed, the Department of Transportation will not display this information on the title or registration but will maintain it in records and share it with law enforcement. The bill affects anyone applying for a vehicle title or registration who chooses to make this disclosure. It creates a new process for handling this information while keeping the disclosure optional and focused on improving communication during law enforcement interactions.
HB 2749 amends Arizona's unclaimed property law to explicitly include "virtual currency" (defined in § 43-1028) as property subject to the state's escheatment process. It directly affects businesses, exchanges, and financial institutions holding virtual currency for customers who cannot be located. The bill adds virtual currency to the list of defined property types (like stocks, bonds, or money orders) that must be reported and turned over to the state after a period of abandonment. This change ensures digital assets are treated the same as traditional financial assets under Arizona's unclaimed property framework. The law took effect after the governor signed it on May 7, 2025.
SB 1377 establishes rules for Arizona healthcare facilities (authorized recipients) to accept and distribute donated medicine from donors like pharmacies or manufacturers. It requires donated medicine to be unopened, properly stored, and meet safety standards (e.g., no adulteration, temperature control), with strict recordkeeping for inventory and disposal. The bill prohibits reselling donated medicine but allows limited handling fees, while protecting good-faith participants from liability. It directly affects healthcare providers receiving donations, donors, and patients who may receive the medicine under specific conditions. The law was signed by the governor in May 2025.
Arizona's SB 1590 requires health insurers to cover behavioral therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without excluding coverage based solely on an ASD diagnosis. It mandates coverage for medically necessary behavioral therapy services (provided by licensed professionals) with annual limits: $50,000 for children under nine and $25,000 for ages nine to sixteen. The law applies to group health plans but excludes individual plans, small employers, and out-of-state services. It does not eliminate cost-sharing like deductibles but ensures insurers cannot deny coverage for ASD-related treatment or therapy.
SB 1395 modifies Arizona's medical licensure requirements for international medical graduates (IMGs) who attended unapproved medical schools. It requires these applicants to: demonstrate English proficiency; hold an ECFMG certificate or complete a 36-month teaching role in an approved school; and complete a total of 36 months of clinical training (including an additional 24 months beyond existing requirements). The bill directly affects IMGs seeking licensure in Arizona who graduated from schools not recognized by the state. These changes aim to standardize training and language qualifications for medical professionals entering Arizona's healthcare system.
Arizona's SB 1241 requires dog owners to provide their contact information to a person bitten by their dog in public or on private property (including the owner's property). It prohibits courts from considering a dog's breed when determining liability for bites or labeling a dog "aggressive" or "vicious." The law also exempts police or military dogs used in specific situations - like arresting suspects or executing warrants - if the bite occurred while the dog was defending itself or assisting an officer, provided the agency has a written policy on dog use. This bill, signed into law by the governor on May 7, 2025, directly affects dog owners, bite victims, and law enforcement agencies using dogs for public safety.
HB 2272 allows Arizona counties operating municipal storm sewer systems to develop local stormwater programs that meet federal Clean Water Act requirements. It permits counties to charge fees only for permit administration (not infrastructure costs) and prohibits them from creating rules stricter than federal standards. The bill specifically affects counties with stormwater systems discharging into protected waters, requiring them to align local programs with federal public education and outreach requirements. Counties must also publicly share new stormwater regulations before adoption, including posting them online and filing summaries with the Secretary of State.
HB 2074 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to train all school safety officers (including resource officers, probation officers, and safety officers) on recognizing and interacting with children with disabilities, as defined by law. The bill amends school safety program rules to mandate that proposals for funding must include detailed safety assessments, building blueprints, and plans for training officers on civil rights, mental health, and family privacy laws. It also requires schools to share safety plans with local law enforcement and emergency services. These changes directly affect school safety personnel and school districts applying for state safety program funding.
