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signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 4010: genetic counselors; board; licensure

HB 4010 establishes a Board of Genetic Counselors in Arizona to license and regulate genetic counselors. The bill defines "genetic counseling" and requires practitioners to obtain a license from this new board, which will protect the public by setting standards for practice and handling disciplinary actions. The board will consist of five licensed genetic counselors, two public members, and two physician members who interact professionally with counselors. This law directly affects genetic counselors seeking to practice in Arizona and ensures they meet specific certification and conduct standards before providing services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing board for genetic counselors to set practice standards and protect public health, aligning with healthcare quality protection and professional regulation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2265: courts; fees; assessments

HB 2265 prevents courts in Arizona from charging indigent defendants (low-income individuals) fees or requiring repayment for public defender services. It specifically bans administrative assessments of up to $25 and prohibits courts from ordering repayment for legal costs, including in juvenile or mental health proceedings. The bill also establishes new court filing fees for a "fair jury improvement fund" (excluding criminal trial filings), with fees collected to supplement, not replace, existing county funding for public defense. These changes directly affect individuals qualifying for court-appointed counsel under Arizona law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes court fees for indigent defendants in criminal cases, reducing financial barriers and promoting fairness. Aligns with criminal justice reform by protecting defendant rights and reducing recidivism risks.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans fees/repayment for public defenders in mental health proceedings, improving access to mental health legal services for low-income individuals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1214: stem cells; birth tissue; therapy

SB 1214 restricts Arizona physicians from using stem cells or birth tissue derived from aborted fetuses or embryos for therapy. It allows non-FDA-approved stem cell or birth tissue therapies only for orthopedics, wound care, or pain management, provided the cells come from FDA-registered or certified facilities (like blood banks or tissue banks) and meet specific safety and viability standards. The bill requires physicians to disclose in advertising and obtain detailed informed consent stating the therapy isn't FDA-approved, and mandates facilities to provide full certification details to physicians. These provisions directly affect medical providers, clinics, and tissue suppliers offering such therapies in Arizona.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts embryonic stem cell therapies, limits treatment options, and imposes strict FDA requirements, restricting patient access to certain medical therapies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1235: EMS reciprocity; compact.

SB 1235 establishes Arizona's participation in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensure Interstate Compact. It allows licensed EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics from Arizona (the "home state") to practice in other participating states ("remote states") without obtaining new licenses, provided Arizona meets specific standards like requiring the national NREMT exam for initial licensure and sharing adverse actions. The compact requires member states to verify competency, share license-related disciplinary information, and maintain systems for cross-state recognition. This directly affects Arizona-licensed EMS personnel seeking to work temporarily in other member states and state EMS authorities managing licensure verification.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state EMS practice, improving access to emergency medical services without new licensing barriers, aligning with patient access indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1345: health facilities; anonymous complaints; prohibition

SB 1345 restricts Arizona health agencies from accepting or investigating anonymous complaints against healthcare facilities, requiring complaints to come directly from the person affected by the issue or from a witness to the alleged conduct. This bill directly affects the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which handle facility complaints. The key provision prohibits anonymous complaints unless they originate from the subject of the allegation or a witness, eliminating the ability to file anonymous reports. The bill does not change healthcare standards or funding but alters the complaint process for state oversight agencies.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts anonymous complaints against health facilities, limiting patient reporting mechanisms and weakening oversight of healthcare providers per bill's core provision.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1095: gender transition; minors; prohibitions

SB 1095 prohibits health professionals in Arizona from providing gender transition procedures, irreversible gender reassignment surgery, or referrals for such procedures to individuals under 18 years old. The bill allows exceptions for medical conditions like disorders of sex development (e.g., XX virilization or XY undervirilization) or treatments for infections, injuries, or life-threatening conditions. It also bans the use of public funds for gender transition procedures for minors in state-run facilities or by state-employed health professionals. The law establishes disciplinary action for violations and allows individuals to seek legal remedies for noncompliance.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits gender transition procedures for minors, restricting access to healthcare services for this population under specific medical exceptions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1564: electronic monitoring; long-term care

SB 1564 requires assisted living facilities and nursing care institutions in Arizona to disclose during license applications and renewals whether residents may install electronic monitoring devices (like audio/video recording devices) in their rooms. The state department must then publicly post this information on its website. The bill defines "electronic monitoring" as devices recording or transmitting sounds/activity to residents or their authorized representatives, and specifies that devices must be fixed or installed in the resident's space. This law applies directly to long-term care facilities and residents seeking to use such monitoring technology.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of electronic monitoring options in long-term care facilities, empowering resident autonomy and safety within healthcare settings per patient rights indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of electronic monitoring device policies in facilities, enabling residents' digital rights to use technology for privacy and safety.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1015: gender transition procedures; provider liability

SB 1015 would make healthcare providers personally liable for costs related to detransition procedures (reversing gender transition) for minors within 25 years of the initial treatment. It allows minors to sue providers for injuries (including psychological harm) up to age 26, covering medical costs, pain and suffering, and attorney fees. The bill prohibits providers from using contracts to waive this liability, stating such waivers violate Arizona's public policy. This directly affects minors receiving gender transition care and the healthcare professionals providing it, imposing long-term financial and legal responsibility on providers.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes liability on providers for detransition costs, increasing legal risk and likely restricting access to gender-affirming care for minors.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2086: vaccination mandates; masks; prohibition

HB 2086 prohibits Arizona state and local governments, as well as businesses, from requiring residents to wear masks or receive COVID-19 vaccinations (or variants) for entry or employment. The bill specifically bans mask mandates except for pre-existing workplace safety measures and prohibits vaccination requirements for COVID-19, with exceptions for government-owned healthcare facilities. It applies to all state/local government entities using tax revenues and businesses operating in Arizona, removing existing mandates without creating new requirements. The law directly affects residents, businesses, and government operations by eliminating these specific public health measures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory vaccination/mask requirements, restricting public health measures for disease control in non-healthcare settings.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibits vaccination requirements for employment, weakening workplace safety measures tied to health mandates.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2923: court-ordered treatment; judicial review

HB 2923 amends Arizona law to establish clearer court oversight for inpatient mental health treatment of incapacitated persons under guardianship. It requires courts to authorize guardians to consent to such treatment only after clear evidence (supported by a mental health expert) that the person is likely to need inpatient care, and mandates that courts limit treatment to the least restrictive option for the shortest necessary duration. Key provisions include requiring facilities to assess placement every 30 days, notifying the ward’s attorney within 48 hours of admission, and allowing the attorney to request a court hearing within 3 days if placement seems inappropriate. The bill also ensures the ward’s attorney can access all treatment records and must review reports if guardians seek continued authority to consent to inpatient care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health expert evidence for court-ordered treatment, mandates least restrictive care duration, and protects patient rights in inpatient mental health care protocols.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare