Rep. Oscar De Los Santos

Maddy summaryHB 2487 requires publicly traded corporations doing business in Arizona - including those traded on foreign exchanges or owned by publicly traded entities - to file annual disclosure statements with the Arizona Commission. These statements must include specific financial data like Arizona gross income, apportionment factors, tax liabilities, and details on affiliated payments, with filings due within 30 days of Arizona tax return deadlines. Corporations not required to file Arizona tax returns may use an alternative simplified statement reporting gross receipts ranges and reasons for non-filing. The bill establishes a unique corporate identifier to track data consistently year-to-year and mandates revised filings for amended returns or audit adjustments. This applies directly to corporations meeting the ownership or trading criteria operating within Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 2709 limits landlord fees and requires clearer rental disclosures in Arizona. Landlords cannot charge for background checks if renters provide their own credit reports, may not charge more than the actual screening cost, and cannot charge multiple application fees within a year. Landlords must provide written disclosures before tenancy, including all mandatory fees, rent amounts, due dates, and optional costs (like trash valet or smart device upgrades), and include these details in all rental ads and websites. This directly affects Arizona landlords and renters by reducing unexpected costs and increasing transparency in rental agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 2706 requires corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) to register with Arizona's Corporation Commission before purchasing single-family homes, condos, or townhomes. It exempts owners with fewer than 10 properties, government entities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, land trusts, group homes, and employers renting to employees. The bill mandates a public online registry of registered buyers, imposes $20,000 civil penalties for non-compliance, and adds a 90-day market period rule preventing corporate purchases unless a property has been listed for over 90 days or had a price change. These provisions aim to increase transparency around corporate real estate activity while focusing on direct policy changes for commercial buyers.

Maddy summaryHB 2711 modifies how Arizona allocates unclaimed property funds, such as abandoned bank accounts and stocks, that would otherwise go to the state general fund. It directs 55% of these funds to the housing trust fund, with 40% of that portion (22% of total funds) specifically reserved for rural housing development. The bill also specifies that $2 million goes to a trust fund for housing the seriously mentally ill, $2.5 million to the general housing trust fund, and $24.5 million to the department of revenue's administrative fund. This policy change affects state fund distribution without directly altering individual rights or services.

Maddy summaryHB 2708 limits late fees landlords can charge to $50 or 5% of rent, whichever is greater, and bans rental agreements that prevent tenants from calling emergency services or penalize them for doing so. It also requires a 5-day waiting period after an eviction judgment before a landlord can enforce a writ of restitution. Landlords cannot force tenants to waive legal rights or pay excessive fees, and tenants may recover damages if landlords knowingly include prohibited lease terms. The bill applies directly to all residential rental agreements in Arizona, affecting both landlords and tenants in housing disputes.

Maddy summaryHB 2569 allows terminally ill Arizona residents with capacity to obtain a prescription for medication to end their life under strict safeguards. It requires two witnesses (not related to the patient or entitled to their estate), counseling to confirm mental capacity and absence of depression, and detailed discussions about alternatives like hospice care. The bill mandates that physicians verify a terminal diagnosis (expected death within six months), ensure the patient's decision is voluntary, and document all steps before issuing a prescription. This law directly affects qualifying terminally ill adults in Arizona seeking end-of-life options, with no provision for physician administration of medication.

Maddy summaryHB 2391 requires vloggers (parents or guardians creating compensated video content featuring minors) to set aside earnings for minor children when their name, likeness, or image appears in at least 30% of compensated videos meeting platform compensation thresholds or $0.10 per view. For single minors, 15% of the relevant earnings must be held in a trust; for multiple minors, 10% of the combined earnings is distributed equally. Minors can later request permanent deletion of their content from platforms upon reaching 18, with platforms required to comply. The bill applies to Arizona-based vloggers using minors' content for compensation, defining key terms like "minor child" (under 18 residing in Arizona) and "content percentage."

Maddy summaryHB 2581 establishes a state-run health care claims consumer assistance program within Arizona's Department of Insurance to help individuals enrolled in or seeking health insurance plans. The program assists consumers with filing complaints, appeals, and resolving disputed claims against health insurers. Key provisions require insurers to pay double the amount of any wrongfully denied or underpaid claim (including attorney fees) and face civil penalties of at least $25,000 per violation for repeated denials. Insurers must report denial data to the department, and the department must publish annual public reports detailing claim denials, wrongful denials, and enforcement actions by insurer.

Maddy summaryHB 2649 repeals Section 1-219 of Arizona Revised Statutes, which previously defined certain rights and privileges related to unborn children. The bill removes this specific statutory language from Arizona law but does not create new rights or alter existing legal protections for individuals. This is a procedural change to the state code, directly affecting the legal text of the repealed statute. The bill does not impose new requirements or change how laws apply to people.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Arizona's real estate laws by updating and clarifying definitions used in the state's real estate chapter. It directly affects real estate brokers, salespersons, developers, and other professionals who sell land, properties, or related services. The key changes include refined definitions for terms like "acting in concert," "common promotional plan," "contiguous," and specific categories such as "cemetery broker" and "business broker." These updates aim to provide clearer guidance on what constitutes regulated real estate activities and how different property types and relationships are classified under state law.