Rep. Selina Bliss

Maddy summaryHB 2405, the "Topical Medical Waste Reduction Act," allows hospitals and outpatient surgical centers to offer unused topical medications (like antibiotic ointments, anti-inflammatory gels, or eye drops) to patients upon discharge if the medication was ordered at least 24 hours before a procedure and is needed for ongoing treatment. It requires facilities to label such medications properly and waives standard pharmacist counseling when doctors provide instructions directly in operating rooms or emergency departments. The law specifically applies to topical medications administered during surgical or emergency visits, aiming to reduce medical waste while ensuring patients receive necessary continuing care. This bill affects healthcare facilities, prescribers, and patients receiving these specific topical treatments during procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 2384 requires Arizona insurers to use wildfire risk modeling for fire insurance policies in cities and towns with fewer than 150,000 residents. It mandates that insurers base premiums on community-level wildfire mitigation efforts, specifically rewarding properties in "Firewise USA Site" communities that have implemented proven safety measures. This policy change directly affects homeowners in smaller Arizona communities and insurers operating there, shifting how wildfire risk is assessed from individual properties to community-wide safety programs. The law aims to incentivize community-wide wildfire preparedness by offering lower insurance rates to areas with certified mitigation efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 2115 makes it illegal to observe a nude minor solely for the purpose of sexual gratification, classifying this as a class 2 felony. The law directly affects individuals who engage in this conduct, applying to all minors regardless of age. This amendment to Arizona law (Section 13-3553) specifically adds "observing a nude minor for sexual gratification" as a new prohibited act under sexual exploitation of a minor charges.

Maddy summaryHCM 2007 is a legislative memorial urging Arizona's State Mine Inspector and Department of Environmental Quality to coordinate with federal agencies and private partners to apply for a federal pilot program under the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act. This federal program allows qualified groups (like nonprofits or local governments) to clean up abandoned mine sites without legal liability, addressing safety hazards and pollution from Arizona's estimated 100,000+ abandoned hardrock mines. The memorial focuses on accelerating remediation of sites threatening communities, waterways, and ecosystems due to toxic waste and unsecured tunnels. It does not create new state law but encourages state agencies to participate in the federal initiative.

Maddy summaryHB 2314 establishes a sunset date for Arizona's Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery, terminating the board on July 1, 2031, with all related statutes repealed by January 1, 2032. The bill directly affects osteopathic physicians and medical practitioners regulated under this board in Arizona, as it ends the board's authority to oversee their licensing and practice. Key provisions include setting a fixed end date for the board's operations and ensuring all related legal frameworks are formally repealed after the termination. The legislation does not create new regulations but formally ends an existing oversight body, aligning with statutory sunset requirements. This change is effective retroactively from July 1, 2025, as noted in the bill's passage.

Maddy summaryHB 2785 prohibits assisted living facilities and nursing care institutions in Arizona from restricting residents' use of electronic monitoring devices in their private rooms. It specifically bans facilities from prohibiting installation, discriminating against residents who choose to use monitoring, or retaliating based on consent decisions. The law defines "electronic monitoring" as devices recording audio/video in a resident's room for their use or authorized parties, and allows civil penalties for violations. The bill passed the House in March 2025 but failed in the Senate on March 26, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1207 amends Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS) to add speech therapy as a covered outpatient service for adults aged 21 and older, and to remove cochlear implants from the exclusion list for prosthetic devices. This directly affects AHCCCS members who require these specific health services. The bill changes the coverage rules by explicitly including speech therapy under outpatient services and ensuring cochlear implants are covered as prosthetic devices, aligning with federal Medicaid requirements. These are concrete policy changes to the list of covered health services under Arizona law.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2315 extends the existence of the Respiratory Care Examiners Board until July 1, 2031, after which it will terminate. The bill directly affects respiratory care professionals in Arizona whose licenses are regulated by this board, ensuring continued oversight until the specified end date. It repeals an outdated section of law and retroactively applies these changes to July 1, 2025, as confirmed by its passage on February 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2312 continues the State Board of Dental Examiners until July 1, 2031, after which the board will terminate. This directly affects dental professionals regulated by the board and ensures regulatory continuity through 2031. The bill makes the board's continuation retroactive to July 1, 2025, validating prior actions under the current structure. It does not change dental practice rules but sets a fixed end date for the board's operation.

Maddy summarySB 1311 creates a new "West Valley Charity Special Plate" for Arizona vehicle owners. To implement this, a person must pay $32,000 to the state department upfront, then vehicle owners pay a $25 annual fee ($17 of which is donated to the West Valley Charity Special Plate Fund). The department issues the plates after design approval, and the fund receives all $17 annual donations from plate fees. This program affects Arizona drivers who choose this specialty plate, with the charity fund supporting West Valley community initiatives.