Rep. Selina Bliss

Maddy summaryHB 2250 requires health insurers in Arizona to honor prior authorizations for covered services granted by a previous insurer for at least 90 days when an enrollee switches health plans. This directly affects patients transitioning between insurance plans and their healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of approved treatments like habilitative services (e.g., physical therapy or mental health care) without immediate denial. The key mechanism mandates that insurers must accept prior authorizations from the previous insurer if the service is covered under the new plan and documentation is provided. This policy change prevents sudden coverage interruptions during plan changes, focusing on practical implementation rather than new benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 2433 requires Arizona insurers to offer the same Medicare supplement insurance plans to people under 65 with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or ALS as to those 65 and older. It prohibits charging higher premiums to these younger enrollees and creates a specific enrollment window (December 2, 2025-June 1, 2027) for them to apply. The bill applies to all Medicare supplement policies sold in Arizona, ensuring equal coverage access regardless of age for ESRD or ALS patients enrolled in Medicare.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse independent pharmacies at actual cost for prescription drugs or devices, not below that cost. It mandates a minimum professional dispensing fee and creates a 7-business-day appeal process for pharmacies challenging low reimbursements. If a pharmacy wins an appeal, the PBM must adjust payments retroactively, apply the change to similar pharmacies, and allow rebilling. The law applies to new contracts entered after December 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryHCR 2061 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit individuals holding dual citizenship from serving in Arizona state office. It would amend the state constitution to require all state legislators and other elected officials (as listed in Article V, Section 1) to be U.S. citizens at the time of election, explicitly barring those with dual citizenship from eligibility. This change would directly affect candidates running for state legislative seats and other state offices requiring U.S. citizenship. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election after being submitted by the Secretary of State, as it is currently in early legislative stages (House first and second readings in February 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 2842 requires escrow agents in Arizona to report specific property details to the state department when handling real estate sales or transfers. This includes owner names, property identification numbers, physical addresses, escrow company names, and contact information. The bill also establishes a voluntary "early alert system" allowing property owners to opt in for email or text notifications about pending sales. These changes directly affect escrow agents (who must comply with reporting) and property owners (who can choose to receive alerts). The law aims to improve transparency in property transactions through standardized data sharing.

Maddy summaryHB 4035 modifies Arizona's requirements for candidates running for superior court judge. It requires incumbents to provide their actual county residence address when filing, and then automatically seals their "statement of interest" from public view. Incumbents are presumed to reside in the county, and challengers must prove "good cause" to override this presumption before the statement can be disclosed. This applies specifically to candidates seeking re-election for superior court judge positions.

Maddy summaryHB 4016 creates a new "community well-being special plate" option for Arizona license plates. To obtain these plates, individuals must pay a one-time $32,000 fee to the state department, plus an annual $25 fee per plate (with $17 of that amount designated as a donation to a new "community well-being special plate fund"). The remaining $8 of the annual fee goes to the state highway fund. This bill establishes a funding mechanism through plate fees but does not specify how the community well-being fund will be used.

Maddy summaryHB 2045 amends Arizona law to define "drive by shooting" as intentionally discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle (or the immediate area used to transport the shooter) at a person, occupied vehicle, or structure. It classifies this offense as a class 2 felony and requires judges to revoke the convicted person’s driver’s license for one to five years upon conviction, forwarding the order to the Department of Transportation. The bill also mandates forfeiture of vehicles used in the offense under existing chapter 39 procedures. These provisions directly affect individuals convicted of drive-by shootings, increasing penalties through license suspension and vehicle seizure.

Maddy summaryHB 2952 requires property buyers and sellers to provide photo ID when recording deeds at county offices (with exemptions for title agents, banks, attorneys, and government entities), as outlined in new Section 11-472. It mandates detailed affidavits for all property sales, including sale price, property description, and ownership details, to be appended at recording (Section 11-1133). The bill also creates a voluntary system for property owners to receive electronic notifications about ownership or address changes (Section 11-544) and increases penalties for forging or falsely recording property documents (Section 33-420). These changes directly affect property buyers, sellers, title companies, and county recorders by standardizing documentation and improving record accuracy.

Maddy summaryHB 2194 requires Arizona health care insurers to provide two specific details when denying claims or prior authorizations: (1) a contact phone number or email for detailed explanations, and (2) a written response to questions within two business days of receiving them. The bill directly affects insurers and patients whose claims or authorizations are denied, aiming to improve transparency in the denial process. Key provisions mandate these contact points and response timelines for both claim denials (Section 20-3104) and prior authorization denials (Section 20-3105). The law will take effect on June 30, 2027.