Maddy summaryHB 2729 sets a fixed termination date of July 1, 2030, for the Arizona State Board of Nursing, after which the board will cease operations. The bill repeals a prior section of law and adds a new provision specifying that the board's governing statutes will be repealed on January 1, 2031. This bill applies retroactively from July 1, 2026, without altering current nursing practice standards or regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 2941 amends Arizona law to classify operating a motorcycle in violation of specific traffic rules (sections 28-903 B/C) as reckless driving. This directly affects motorcycle riders who commit such violations, increasing penalties for repeat offenses within 24 months. For second or subsequent violations, the law mandates a minimum 20-day jail sentence before eligibility for probation and imposes a one-year license suspension, with a restricted license option available after 45 days of suspension. The bill also requires judges to order license surrender and report convictions to the state department.
Maddy summaryHB 2733 amends Arizona's pharmacy regulations to clarify disciplinary grounds for pharmacists and pharmacies. It specifically adds a requirement for pharmacies to notify the board of any change in ownership, management, or pharmacist in charge (previously listed as point 19 in the definitions). This directly affects pharmacy owners, managers, and pharmacists who must now report such changes to avoid disciplinary action. The bill updates existing definitions of "unethical conduct" and "unprofessional conduct" but does not create new penalties - only specifies that failure to report ownership changes constitutes misconduct.
Maddy summarySB 1121 requires Arizona hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, and other health care facilities performing radiation procedures to install a radiation protection system in procedure rooms before they can stop requiring staff to wear lead aprons. The system must provide protection equivalent to a 0.25 millimeter lead apron and include real-time radiation exposure monitoring for health professionals. Staff may still choose to wear lead aprons voluntarily even when the system is installed. This law directly affects medical facilities and health professionals conducting procedures like X-rays or fluoroscopy using ionizing radiation.
Maddy summaryHB 2953 amends Arizona's Pharmacy Board rules to clarify procedures for pharmacy license applicants and inspections. It requires applicants to submit fingerprint clearance cards (with exceptions for denied applicants if the board determines their criminal history doesn't disqualify them) and specifies when the board may open investigations (only with sufficient complainant information). The bill also updates inspection protocols, including fee structures for requested inspections and requirements for notifying pharmacies about prescription privilege changes. It directly affects pharmacy applicants, licensed pharmacists, and pharmacy facilities regulated under Arizona law.
Maddy summaryHB 2047 modifies Arizona's eviction laws by requiring courts to issue a writ of restitution (a court order for a tenant to vacate) after a tenant is found guilty in an eviction case. It adds that tenants who remain in or return to rental property after being lawfully served with this writ - without the owner's permission - commit third-degree criminal trespass. The bill mandates a five-day waiting period before the writ can be enforced, preventing immediate criminal charges during that time. This directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain possession, turning continued occupancy after a court order into a criminal offense.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HCR 2063), not a substantive bill. It honors Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, founder of Childhelp and a global humanitarian dedicated to child welfare, following her death on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature's sympathy to her family and admirers, and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp. It has no policy provisions or impact on legislation.
Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment (HCR 2044) would prohibit Arizona state and local governments from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically bans requiring individuals to endorse race-based policies, spending public funds on offices promoting such policies, or implementing disciplinary actions based on race/ethnicity. The amendment directly affects public schools, universities, government agencies, and contractors operating under state authority. If approved by voters, it would become part of Arizona's Constitution, replacing existing antidiscrimination laws in these specific areas.
Maddy summaryHB 2199 is a definitional bill that clarifies terms related to mobile home parks under Arizona law, directly affecting landlords, tenants, and park managers. It amends Section 33-1409 to define key terms like "mobile home," "mobile home park," "relocation fund," and "educational program" (a class sponsored by a nonprofit advocating for the industry). The bill also references a "mobile home relocation fund" in Section 33-1476.02 but does not create new policies or financial obligations. This is a procedural amendment to existing statutes, not a substantive policy change.
Maddy summaryThis bill would amend Arizona law to criminalize knowingly moving a dead body or body parts with the intent to conceal or abandon it. Most violations would be classified as a class 5 felony, but the penalty increases to a class 3 felony if the person disfigures or dismembers the body to hide a crime, or if they caused the death before concealment. The law excludes authorized handling of remains under specific funeral, burial, or medical disposal laws (titles 32 and 36). It directly affects anyone handling human remains, including funeral professionals and individuals involved in criminal investigations.
