HB 2890 appropriates $12.772 million from Arizona's state general fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund specific safety and maintenance projects at Ganado Unified School District (located on the Navajo Nation). The funds are allocated for a district-wide fire alarm system ($6 million), HVAC replacement ($6 million), vape sensors ($20,000), transportation exit improvements ($12,000), and flooring at Ganado High School and primary school ($250,000 each, plus $240,000 for primary school stairs). This bill directly affects Ganado Unified School District students, staff, and facilities by providing targeted funding for critical infrastructure upgrades. The legislation is purely financial with no new policy requirements, directing existing state funds to address identified facility needs.
This Arizona bill prohibits businesses from charging different prices for goods or services based on personal data collected through tracking (like location, behavior, or device use). It allows exceptions for cost-based pricing, publicly available promotions (e.g., signing up for email lists), or discounts for groups like veterans or students when criteria are clearly disclosed. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $3,500 per incident, enforced by the Attorney General. The law does not apply to credit products and invalidates arbitration agreements for enforcement actions.
HB 2734 requires all Arizona employers to offer a dependent care assistance program aligned with federal tax rules (26 U.S. Code §129). This affects every employer in Arizona by mandating they provide this benefit to employees, helping cover costs for childcare or elder care. The law takes effect on December 31, 2027, implementing a federal tax-qualified program at the state level.
HB 2687 allows Arizona's Medical Board to review cases where patients experienced life-threatening complications or death during treatment by licensed health professionals, at public request. The board must vote to approve each review, then examine medical records and public submissions to determine if unprofessional conduct or incompetent care caused harm. If misconduct is found, the Medical Board notifies the health professional's licensing board and may recommend regulatory action. The bill does not apply to unlicensed providers or replace standard license investigations, and reviews are strictly for case analysis, not disciplinary proceedings.
HB 2718 establishes a new annual rent increase cap for most Arizona rental properties, limiting increases to the annual consumer price index (CPI) plus 3% (capped at a maximum 7% total increase per year). This applies to landlords after the first 36 months of a newly built property’s occupancy. The law requires the Arizona Department of Housing to calculate permissible increases, accept tenant complaints about violations, and refer cases to the attorney general for enforcement. It also includes provisions for landlords to handle tenant property or animals if a tenant dies or becomes incapacitated, requiring updated contact information for authorized retrieval.
HB 2578 amends Arizona law to add a new provision (Section 13-3102, subsection 17) making it a crime for an adult to fail to take reasonable measures to prevent a minor from accessing a firearm. This directly affects parents, guardians, or anyone responsible for minors who have firearms in their care. The key mechanism requires adults to secure weapons so minors cannot access them, with penalties for negligence in this duty. The law does not prohibit firearm ownership but targets preventable access by children through specific safety measures. (This summary focuses solely on the policy change described in the bill text.)
SB 1225 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and third-party payors to calculate patient cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) at the point of sale using a price reduced by at least 100% of all rebates received for a prescription drug. This means patients must pay the lowest possible price after all rebates are applied, and PBMs cannot keep any portion of rebates as revenue. The law directly affects patients enrolled in health plans covered by these PBMs, ensuring they benefit fully from negotiated drug discounts. It applies to new or renewed health plans after December 31, 2026.
HB 2648 allocates $160 million from Arizona's general fund for child care assistance through the Department of Economic Security during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports families using state child care assistance programs by ensuring consistent financial resources for providers. The bill also specifies that these funds are exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules, meaning the money won't expire if not fully spent by the end of the fiscal year. As a funding measure, it does not change eligibility rules or program structure but secures dedicated resources for existing child care services.
HB 2490 prohibits landlords and "coordinators" (those selling algorithmic tools) from using algorithmic devices that process nonpublic competitor data to coordinate rental prices or terms for residential properties. It directly affects landlords managing five or more rental units (or coordinators serving them), banning tools that analyze competitors' historical prices, occupancy rates, or lease terms to set rents. The bill creates a legal presumption of price-fixing if such algorithms are used, though violators can rebut this with evidence they lacked knowledge of the data's origin. Enforcement falls to the Attorney General under existing consumer protection laws, with exemptions for government housing, small landlords (under five units), dormitories, and transient lodging like hotels.
HB 2565 requires Arizona landlords to provide tenants in writing, at the start of a lease, with details about property management, ownership, and the state's landlord-tenant laws (available on the Arizona Department of Housing website). It also mandates that landlords include eviction prevention resources - such as the website azcourthelp.org or local assistance services from the Department of Economic Security - in any written notice of lease violations or nonpayment. These requirements apply directly to all residential landlords and tenants in Arizona, aiming to improve transparency and access to support. The bill does not change existing tenant or landlord obligations but adds specific disclosure rules to existing law.
This bill updates Arizona's child care assistance program rules to expand eligibility and clarify income thresholds. It directly affects low-income families transitioning from cash aid, foster care children, families facing crises (like domestic violence or homelessness), and parents pursuing education or job training. Key changes include setting income limits (assistance ends if income exceeds 165% of the federal poverty level or 85% of state median income), prioritizing families at or below 100% of the federal poverty level, and allowing child care support while parents complete education programs related to employment. The department manages funding through waiting lists and priority categories based on income levels.
HB 2293 repeals Section 34-321 of Arizona law and amends Section 40-360.06 to eliminate a requirement that project labor agreements be included in environmental approval for facilities like power plants or transmission lines. This affects developers and contractors seeking environmental compatibility certificates, as they will no longer need to negotiate or sign such agreements to obtain approval. The key provision explicitly prohibits committees from conditioning approval on project labor agreements, neutrality agreements, or related labor terms, while preserving private collective bargaining and federal labor protections. The bill streamlines the approval process by removing this specific labor-related condition from environmental reviews.
