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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2049: radiation therapy; rural counties

HB 2049 allows rural Arizona hospitals (with under 400,000 residents or designated as critical access hospitals) to use particle accelerators for cancer treatment under "general supervision" instead of requiring a doctor's constant presence. It requires hospitals to establish written treatment protocols reviewed annually, have doctors observe technicians every six months, and ensure doctors are available on-site at least once weekly for patient care. The bill directly affects rural hospitals and radiation therapy technologists by expanding access to cancer treatment while maintaining safety through documented protocols and oversight. This policy change aims to improve cancer care access in underserved areas without altering existing federal regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows rural hospitals to provide cancer radiation therapy with relaxed supervision rules, improving patient access to essential care in underserved areas while maintaining safety protocols.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

passed · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2074: partial-birth abortions; mandatory reporting

HB 2074 amends Arizona law to criminalize most partial-birth abortions, classifying them as a class 6 felony for physicians who knowingly perform them. The bill requires all medical personnel (including nurses and technicians) with direct knowledge of such procedures to report them to county attorneys or face a class 2 misdemeanor charge. It eliminates the previous exception for "life-threatening conditions," stating advances in medicine make such abortions never medically necessary, and allows civil lawsuits by fathers or maternal grandparents for damages. The law explicitly states women receiving the procedure face no criminal or civil liability. This proposed legislation directly affects physicians, medical facilities, and healthcare workers in Arizona.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareCriminalizes partial-birth abortions, eliminates life-threatening exception, and mandates reporting - restricting access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2089: ASRS; premium payment

HB 2089 modifies Arizona's State Retirement System (ASRS) to provide premium assistance for health insurance coverage for retirees and disabled members. It sets monthly payments from ASRS assets: up to $150 for single coverage (non-Medicare, ≥10 years service), $100 for Medicare-eligible single coverage, and higher family coverage amounts ($260-$215) based on Medicare status. Retirees with less than 10 years of service receive reduced percentages (50%-90%) of these amounts. The bill establishes a separate ASRS account solely for these benefits, ensuring funds aren’t diverted from other retirement obligations. It directly affects ASRS retirees, disabled members, and their dependents who elect ASRS health coverage or employer-provided plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides premium assistance for retirees' health insurance, expanding coverage access and funding healthcare costs through ASRS modifications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2082: childhood cancer research; commission

HB 2082 establishes a state fund for childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research, managed by a new commission. It allocates monies to Arizona-based nonprofit health care providers and research institutions conducting early-stage clinical trials for pediatric cancers or rare diseases, allowing collaboration with out-of-state facilities. The commission - comprising childhood cancer survivors, caregivers, medical experts, and advocacy representatives - awards grants, recuses members with conflicts of interest, and must report annual grant details and research outcomes to lawmakers starting in 2027. The fund, exempt from typical budget lapse rules, is financed through legislative appropriations, donations, and a specific fee (with the first $32,000 reimbursing the fee payer).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to childhood cancer research, directly funding an essential public health program through grant awards.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes state fund for childhood cancer research, allocates monies to healthcare providers for clinical trials, directly advancing pediatric cancer treatment funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2085: gender transition; minors; prohibitions.

HB 2085 prohibits physicians and health professionals in Arizona from providing or referring minors under 18 for gender transition procedures, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, or surgery. The bill allows exceptions for minors with specific medical conditions, such as disorders of sex development, or for treating infections or injuries caused by prior gender transition care. It bans public funding for such procedures in state facilities, government-employed providers, or state health insurance programs. Violations may lead to professional discipline, private lawsuits for damages, or enforcement actions by the attorney general.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits healthcare providers from offering gender transition procedures to minors, bans public funding for such care, and restricts access to gender-affirming healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2093: mental health instruction requirement; repeal

HB 2093 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-701.03, which previously required mental health instruction in certain educational settings. This bill removes a mandate that likely affected school districts and educational programs by eliminating the requirement for specific mental health curriculum. The repeal directly impacts schools and educational institutions previously subject to this instruction requirement. No new provisions are added; the bill solely eliminates the existing statutory requirement.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRepeals mandatory mental health curriculum requirement, removing an educational mandate from schools without replacement.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals mental health instruction mandate in schools, weakening mandated mental health education in educational settings, directly restricting a healthcare-related requirement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Mental Health

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 13, 2026

HB 2005: vaccination status; unprofessional conduct; policies

HB 2005 prohibits health professionals and healthcare institutions in Arizona from denying care or providing substandard care based on a patient's vaccination status. The bill adds two new provisions: one making such discrimination an act of unprofessional conduct for health professionals (A.R.S. § 32-3230.03), and another banning healthcare facilities from adopting policies that permit this discrimination (A.R.S. § 36-420.06). It directly affects doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers by requiring them to provide equal care regardless of a patient's vaccination status. The bill is currently prefilled (2025-11-17) and would become law if passed. This is a policy change focused on preventing discrimination in healthcare access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits healthcare discrimination based on vaccination status, protecting patient access to care and aligning with patient rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 13, 2026

HB 2007: ivermectin; over-the-counter drug

HB 2007 would allow human-use ivermectin to be sold without a prescription in Arizona. The bill directly affects pharmacies, retailers, and consumers who currently need a prescription to purchase human-formulated ivermectin. Its key provision removes the requirement for a prescription or health professional consultation for over-the-counter sale of human-use ivermectin. The bill does not change regulations for veterinary ivermectin or other prescription drugs. (Note: Bill is prefiled for 2025 and not yet enacted.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prescription requirement for ivermectin, directly improving patient access to medication per healthcare access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Prescription Drugs

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