SB 1494 modifies Arizona's rules for homeowners' associations (HOAs) to collect unpaid dues through property liens. It allows HOAs to foreclose only after a homeowner is delinquent for one year or owes $10,000 or more (whichever comes first), requires HOAs to offer payment plans before foreclosure, and mandates written notices 30 days before turning accounts over to collectors. The bill also clarifies that HOA liens rank higher than most other property claims but not real estate taxes, and specifies how payments must be applied (prioritizing current dues first). This directly affects HOA members in Arizona who fall behind on assessments.
SB 1551 clarifies key definitions for Arizona's workers' compensation system, directly affecting specific worker groups. It defines "employee" to include volunteer firefighters, sheriff's reserve members, vocational training participants, and partnership working members, specifying how their wages are calculated for coverage and benefits (e.g., $200/month for trainees, full-time deputy salaries for reserves). The bill establishes concrete wage bases for premium payments and compensation, such as using full-time salary equivalents for volunteer roles or $400/month for non-peace officer public safety reserves. It does not create new benefits but ensures consistent application of existing laws to these defined groups. The bill passed unanimously and was signed into law in April 2025.
SB 1308 clarifies and regulates sober living homes in Arizona. It requires municipalities to allow zoning deviations for these homes as a fair housing accommodation and prohibits reclassifying single-family homes solely due to a sober living home license application. The bill also bans financial incentives (like kickbacks) for referring clients to sober living homes or treatment facilities, classifying violations as felonies based on the amount involved. Additionally, it establishes licensing standards requiring homes to support medication-assisted treatment and implement fair drug testing policies, while defining "sober living home" as alcohol/drug-free housing that promotes recovery without on-site medical services.
SB 1344 requires Arizona hospitals to screen newborns for specific congenital disorders and hearing loss, reporting results to the state Department of Health Services. The law establishes a statewide newborn screening program that includes all conditions on the federal recommended screening panel, maintains a confidential database of results, and provides follow-up services to connect families with care if issues are detected. It defines "newborn" as infants under 28 days and "infant" as up to two years old, and mandates health insurers to adjust hospital rates to cover screening costs. The program also creates an annual advisory committee to review screening best practices.
SB 1333 creates a "foster youth permanency pilot project team" to help Arizona children in foster care achieve permanent living arrangements before aging out of the system. The team reviews each child’s case, identifies barriers to permanency (like unmet needs or lack of family connections), and develops tailored action plans with input from the child, caregivers, and legal representatives. It directly affects youth at risk of leaving foster care without a permanent home, particularly those turning 18 or entering extended foster care. The team can access agency resources, contract with specialists (like family locators or legal experts), and must protect youth privacy while working toward permanency. The bill also updates foster home licensing rules but focuses primarily on this new support mechanism.
Arizona's SB 1219 requires outpatient behavioral health treatment centers to include a patient's sober living home details (such as license number or address) on intake forms, if the patient resides in such a facility. This applies directly to outpatient treatment providers and affects patients using sober living housing. The law mandates that the state department can verify compliance during surveys or investigations. The bill does not change housing standards but ensures treatment centers disclose housing information as part of patient intake. It became law after passing the legislature and being signed by the governor in April 2025.
SB 1006 creates the "Arizona trial and digital evidence fair jury improvement fund" to support jurors serving in superior court. It establishes a new fee on court filings (collected monthly by clerks and deposited into the fund) to pay jurors who earn less than full compensation during service - providing at least $40 but no more than $300 per day to cover the difference between their court-ordered fee and actual earnings. The fund also covers digital evidence management costs when sufficient funds remain after juror payments. The bill includes sunset provisions, repealing the fund and related fee rules by December 31, 2030 (for court fees) and June 30, 2031 (for the fund).
HB 2603 amends Arizona's wildlife laws to clarify how hunting and fishing license revocations work for individuals who enter deferred prosecution agreements for violations. It specifies that a license revocation under such an agreement ends when the person completes required training, pays all civil penalties, and has criminal charges dismissed. The bill directly affects hunters and anglers who violate wildlife rules (like taking game unlawfully, wasting edible portions, or using illegal methods), as it establishes clear pathways to regain license privileges after deferred prosecution. Key provisions include defining "waste" of game (e.g., discarding specific meat portions) and requiring completion of all obligations before license reinstatement. The law takes effect after the governor signed it on April 14, 2025.
HB 2484 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to adopt policies governing student internet access and wireless device use during the school day. Specifically, it mandates restrictions on social media access (except for teacher-directed educational use) and limits wireless device use, with exceptions for education, emergencies, medical needs, and parent contact procedures. Schools must provide annual written notices of these policies to parents, teachers, and students at the start of each school year. The law applies to all K-12 public schools in Arizona and defines "school day" to include all school time, such as meals and recess.
HB 2164 prohibits Arizona public schools from serving or selling ultraprocessed foods during the school day, directly affecting school meal programs and cafeteria operations. The law defines "ultraprocessed food" as any item containing specific synthetic additives like certain dyes (e.g., Yellow #5, Red #40) or preservatives (e.g., potassium bromate), excluding foods parents provide to their own children. The Arizona Department of Education may create implementing rules but is not required to mandate specific alternatives. Signed into law on April 14, 2025, this policy aims to improve school meal nutrition by limiting low-nutrient processed foods.
HB 2066 modifies Arizona's child care licensing rules for facilities opting for licensure. It allows out-of-school time program providers to maintain a single roster of school-age children for the entire facility instead of separate rosters for each room or activity area. Additionally, the bill requires new license applications to include a notarized attestation from a registered architect confirming that the facility's architectural plans meet department standards. These changes streamline administrative requirements for licensed child care facilities while maintaining safety and oversight. The bill passed in April 2025 and is now law.
HB 2166 requires Arizona's commercial driver license (CDL) examiners working for third-party companies to hold separate state authorization starting July 1, 2014. It mandates that the state department must provide written notice to examiners and their employers before suspending or canceling authorization, including details about the alleged violation, date, and evidence. The notice must also explain why the action is necessary and cannot be fixed through corrective steps. This bill directly affects third-party CDL examiners and their employers by standardizing the process for handling authorization issues under Arizona law.
