Rep. Selina Bliss

Maddy summaryHB 2083 requires Arizona health plans (specifically "accountable health plans") to cover medically necessary diabetes equipment and supplies prescribed by a healthcare provider. This includes blood glucose monitors (with special provisions for the legally blind), test strips, insulin, continuous glucose monitors for Type 1 diabetes, syringes, lancets, and other diabetes-related devices. The bill does not mandate coverage for non-medically necessary items, supplies obtained without a prescription, or eliminate cost-sharing like deductibles. It directly affects Arizona residents with diabetes who are enrolled in these specific health plans.

Maddy summaryHCR 2003, if approved by voters, would require Arizona schools and athletic associations to designate interscholastic and intramural sports teams based on students' biological sex as recorded at birth (per their original birth certificate). It prohibits male-identified students from participating in teams designated for females, mandates sex-segregated facilities (like locker rooms), and allows students or schools to sue for violations. The law creates legal remedies for those harmed by noncompliance, including injunctive relief and damages, with claims needing to be filed within two years of the violation. This bill directly affects all public and private schools with athletic teams competing against public schools, as well as athletic associations.

Maddy summarySB 1118 appropriates state funds for a grant program to help rural hospitals cover costs of radiation protection systems. The bill directly affects rural hospitals (defined as those in counties with under 1 million residents) by providing financial assistance for shielding systems that protect staff during medical procedures using radiation. Key provisions require these systems to meet specific standards: equivalent protection to a .25mm lead apron and include real-time dosimetry to measure radiation exposure. The grant program is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2048 amends Arizona's order of protection procedures to clarify and streamline the process for victims of domestic violence. It allows minors, third parties acting on behalf of incapacitated individuals, and others to file petitions, requires courts to review petitions without a hearing if reasonable cause exists, and specifies that orders can include restrictions on contact, exclusive residence possession, firearm prohibitions, and animal custody. The bill eliminates filing and service fees, mandates courts provide information about local emergency and counseling services, and prohibits mutual orders of protection while requiring consolidation of opposing petitions. This directly affects domestic violence victims, alleged abusers, and courts handling these cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the scope of practice for licensed midwives in Arizona by allowing them to administer specific medications related to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care, provided they complete a required pharmacology course (8+ continuing education units). It details permitted medications (such as antibiotics for infections, antivirals for herpes, antifungals, and medications for postpartum hemorrhage) with strict conditions, including documentation, storage rules, and prohibitions on using certain drugs to induce labor. The bill also establishes an Arizona Midwifery Advisory Committee, composed of midwives, physicians, and consumers, to assist the health department with licensing and disciplinary matters. These changes directly affect licensed midwives and their patients, aiming to improve access to certain medical treatments during childbirth while maintaining safety standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2198 allows individuals convicted of petty offenses in Arizona to immediately apply to seal their criminal records after completing all sentence terms, including fines. This changes prior rules by eliminating waiting periods for petty offenses (which previously required a 3-year wait for misdemeanors), while maintaining longer waiting periods (3-10 years) for other offenses like felonies. The bill requires payment of all fines and restitution before sealing, and mandates courts to inform defendants of this option at sentencing. It directly affects people with petty offense convictions who meet eligibility criteria, enabling them to clear these records without delay.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Arizona's rules for prescribing controlled substances, requiring pharmacies to maintain separate records for different drug schedules (I-II vs. III-V) and mandating electronic prescriptions for opioids. It sets strict requirements for emergency dispensing, verbal prescription changes, and prohibits refills for Schedule II drugs. These rules directly affect pharmacies, pharmacists, and prescribers of controlled substances. The changes aim to improve tracking and reduce diversion of high-risk medications.

Maddy summaryHB 2439 amends Arizona's environmental code to explicitly exempt public and semipublic cold plunge facilities from existing rules governing swimming pools and bathing places. The bill adds a specific exemption to Section 49-104, clarifying that regulations requiring minimum design standards, sanitation measures, and public nuisance abatement for pools do not apply to cold plunge facilities. This change directly affects owners and operators of cold plunge facilities by removing compliance requirements that would otherwise apply to traditional swimming pools. The bill is procedural in nature, modifying existing regulatory language without creating new standards or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 2720 requires courts to collect a $200 mandatory assessment from individuals convicted of paying for sex (a specific violation under Arizona law), which cannot be waived. The funds from these assessments flow directly into Arizona’s Anti-Human Trafficking Grant Fund, established under Section 41-1736. This fund provides money to support programs that assist trafficking victims, aid law enforcement in combating trafficking, and offer public training on identifying trafficking. The bill does not change prostitution penalties but links fines from specific prostitution-related convictions to anti-trafficking initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 2195 amends Arizona law to clarify and streamline regulatory processes for nursing care facilities. It limits the department's access to personnel records to specific employee details (name, employment dates, qualifications, training), requires deficiency statements after surveys within 10 business days, and sets a 12-month limit for initiating complaint investigations (except for criminal abuse cases). The bill also specifies that quality assurance documents created by facilities remain confidential and are not part of patient medical records. These changes directly affect nursing care institutions, the state health department, and facility staff by defining clearer timelines and record-keeping requirements.