Rep. Oscar De Los Santos

Maddy summaryHB 2645 prohibits price gouging on "essential off-patent or generic drugs" in Arizona, which are defined as common, non-patented medications meeting specific criteria (e.g., expired patents, listed by WHO or HHS as essential for serious conditions). It directly affects drug manufacturers and distributors, requiring them to justify price increases of 50% or more within a year - triggered if costs exceed $80 for a 30-day supply or full treatment - by submitting detailed cost breakdowns to the Attorney General. The law allows the Attorney General to investigate, demand corrective actions (like refunding consumers), and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation. It specifically targets drugs used in Arizona’s state medical assistance program (Medicaid), aiming to prevent unjustified price hikes that limit patient access.

Maddy summaryHB 2488 requires Arizona employers with 100+ warehouse employees at a single site (or 500+ across sites) to provide written descriptions of all quotas to affected workers. These descriptions must explain the quota’s requirements, potential negative job consequences for not meeting it, and associated incentives, all in plain language. The bill prohibits quotas measuring work speed in intervals shorter than a day, ranking employees against each other, or preventing compliance with meal/rest breaks. Employers must also maintain records of work speed data and quota descriptions for three years and include time for bathroom breaks, rest periods, and safety activities as non-productive time in quota calculations. This directly affects warehouse workers subject to productivity quotas and their employers.

Maddy summaryHB 2712 requires Arizona courts to create public reports for every eviction case where a landlord wins. The reports must include the location (city/county), the reason for the eviction, and be made publicly accessible. This bill directly affects courts (which must compile the reports) and the public (which gains access to this data). It does not change eviction laws or tenant/landlord rights, only adding a reporting requirement for eviction judgments.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill prohibits businesses from charging different prices for goods or services based on personal data collected through tracking (like location, behavior, or device use). It allows exceptions for cost-based pricing, publicly available promotions (e.g., signing up for email lists), or discounts for groups like veterans or students when criteria are clearly disclosed. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $3,500 per incident, enforced by the Attorney General. The law does not apply to credit products and invalidates arbitration agreements for enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryHB 2734 requires all Arizona employers to offer a dependent care assistance program aligned with federal tax rules (26 U.S. Code §129). This affects every employer in Arizona by mandating they provide this benefit to employees, helping cover costs for childcare or elder care. The law takes effect on December 31, 2027, implementing a federal tax-qualified program at the state level.

Maddy summaryHB 2718 establishes a new annual rent increase cap for most Arizona rental properties, limiting increases to the annual consumer price index (CPI) plus 3% (capped at a maximum 7% total increase per year). This applies to landlords after the first 36 months of a newly built property’s occupancy. The law requires the Arizona Department of Housing to calculate permissible increases, accept tenant complaints about violations, and refer cases to the attorney general for enforcement. It also includes provisions for landlords to handle tenant property or animals if a tenant dies or becomes incapacitated, requiring updated contact information for authorized retrieval.

Maddy summaryHB 2578 amends Arizona law to add a new provision (Section 13-3102, subsection 17) making it a crime for an adult to fail to take reasonable measures to prevent a minor from accessing a firearm. This directly affects parents, guardians, or anyone responsible for minors who have firearms in their care. The key mechanism requires adults to secure weapons so minors cannot access them, with penalties for negligence in this duty. The law does not prohibit firearm ownership but targets preventable access by children through specific safety measures. (This summary focuses solely on the policy change described in the bill text.)

Maddy summaryHB 2648 allocates $160 million from Arizona's general fund for child care assistance through the Department of Economic Security during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports families using state child care assistance programs by ensuring consistent financial resources for providers. The bill also specifies that these funds are exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules, meaning the money won't expire if not fully spent by the end of the fiscal year. As a funding measure, it does not change eligibility rules or program structure but secures dedicated resources for existing child care services.

Maddy summaryHB 2490 prohibits landlords and "coordinators" (those selling algorithmic tools) from using algorithmic devices that process nonpublic competitor data to coordinate rental prices or terms for residential properties. It directly affects landlords managing five or more rental units (or coordinators serving them), banning tools that analyze competitors' historical prices, occupancy rates, or lease terms to set rents. The bill creates a legal presumption of price-fixing if such algorithms are used, though violators can rebut this with evidence they lacked knowledge of the data's origin. Enforcement falls to the Attorney General under existing consumer protection laws, with exemptions for government housing, small landlords (under five units), dormitories, and transient lodging like hotels.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Arizona's child care assistance program rules to expand eligibility and clarify income thresholds. It directly affects low-income families transitioning from cash aid, foster care children, families facing crises (like domestic violence or homelessness), and parents pursuing education or job training. Key changes include setting income limits (assistance ends if income exceeds 165% of the federal poverty level or 85% of state median income), prioritizing families at or below 100% of the federal poverty level, and allowing child care support while parents complete education programs related to employment. The department manages funding through waiting lists and priority categories based on income levels.