Rep. Julie Willoughby

Maddy summaryHB 2810 prohibits public schools in Arizona from allowing abortion clinics or related entities to provide health education instruction, programs, or materials to students or staff. It specifically bans involvement by abortion providers (including clinics, their controlling entities, or franchised partners) in school health education. Schools failing to comply face potential withholding of state education funding after a 90-day correction period. The law directly affects public schools and their health education programs by restricting partnerships with abortion-related organizations.

Maddy summaryHB 2695 allows certain individuals - such as public officials, law enforcement officers, people under protection orders, and participants in Arizona's Address Confidentiality Program - to request that their voter registration address and precinct information be kept confidential for safety reasons. Applicants must file an affidavit with a court detailing safety concerns, and a judge may order the sealing of this information for up to five years. The county recorder implements the confidentiality, and the sealing automatically renews for program participants or expires after five years with advance notice to affected individuals. This directly affects eligible applicants and other registered voters living at their address, preventing public access to their voter registration details.

Maddy summaryHB 2407 prohibits health insurers in Arizona from using automatic systems to unilaterally reduce claim payments ("downcode") without proper review. It requires insurers to notify healthcare providers with specific details (including clinical criteria used, original/revised codes, and the reviewer's credentials) when downcoding occurs, and establishes a clear 180-day appeal process for providers. Insurers must also avoid discriminatory downcoding against providers treating complex cases and face civil penalties of up to $100 per violation for noncompliance. This bill directly affects health insurers (including insurance companies, health care organizations, and third-party payers) and healthcare professionals who submit claims for services.

Maddy summaryHB 2393 prohibits selling or giving tobacco products, alternative nicotine products (like e-cigarettes), vapor products, or related paraphernalia (e.g., hookahs) to anyone under 21 in Arizona. Minors who buy, possess, or falsely claim age to obtain these items face petty offenses with fines starting at $100 or 30 hours of community service. Businesses violating the law face escalating penalties: first violations incur $500-$750 fines plus mandatory education, while repeat offenses can lead to misdemeanor charges, $10,000 fines, or even felony convictions with sales bans. The law exempts religious use of shisha and gifts not intended for minor use.

Maddy summaryHB 2394 amends Arizona's property tax code to create new deductions for contractors in the "prime contracting classification," primarily affecting construction businesses and manufactured building dealers. It allows contractors to exclude specific costs from their taxable base, including land sales (up to fair market value), groundwater monitoring equipment, unattached furniture/fixtures, military reuse zone projects (with qualification), environmental cleanup work, and machinery/equipment with "independent functional utility." To claim certain deductions (like military or environmental projects), contractors must obtain a pre-work letter of qualification from the Department of Revenue. This bill does not change tax rates for homeowners but adjusts taxable income for specific contractor activities. The title referencing "residential property" is misleading, as the changes apply to contractor tax calculations, not residential property owners.

Maddy summaryHB 2405 allows Arizona state legislators to request and review Department of Child Safety (DCS) records for legislative oversight purposes. The bill establishes a formal process: legislators must submit a written request to their chamber's presiding officer, who forwards it to DCS within five days, and DCS must arrange a secure review within ten days at a designated location. Legislators may discuss the information only with other legislators but cannot disclose it further without a court order or public record. This change directly affects legislators, DCS staff, and the transparency of child safety case reviews, while maintaining strict confidentiality requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2187 requires Arizona health plans to provide full coverage for hearing aids and related services (including fitting, ear molds, and licensed provider services) for children under 18, or under 21 if still in high school. This applies to all standard health insurance plans issued after December 31, 2026, but excludes short-term travel, accident-only, or limited benefit plans. Deductibles and coinsurance may still apply, consistent with other covered benefits. The bill directly affects children with hearing needs enrolled in Arizona health plans, ensuring access to essential hearing devices without additional out-of-pocket costs for the core coverage.

Maddy summaryHCR 2010 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Arizona voters to approve expanded parental rights regarding minor children's medical records and health decisions. It would guarantee parents the right to access all medical records (including electronic portals) unless legally prohibited, such as during certain criminal investigations, and explicitly prohibit schools or government entities from encouraging minors to withhold information from parents. The bill also imposes a strict burden on government entities: they must prove any interference with parental rights serves a "compelling government interest" and uses the "least restrictive means" before overriding those rights. If approved by voters, this would directly affect all parents of minors in Arizona and modify how healthcare providers, schools, and government agencies handle medical information for children.

Maddy summaryHB 2191 regulates the sale and use of inhalants containing toxic chemicals, such as nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") and aerosol paints/glues. It prohibits possession, inhalation, or sale of these substances to minors under 18, requires retailers to record purchaser details and store products securely, and classifies violations as felonies (with possible misdemeanor reductions). The law exempts medical/industrial use (e.g., food propellants, automotive applications) and parental transfers to children. It directly affects retailers selling such products, minors, and individuals using inhalants, with penalties including up to 1 year in jail for first offenses.

Maddy summaryHCR 2055 is a voter referendum (not enacted law) proposing that Arizona declare drug cartels "terrorist organizations" under state law and direct the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to address this threat. It defines "drug cartel" as groups engaging in human smuggling, drug trafficking, or terrorism, and states that this declaration does not affect asylum claims under federal law. The resolution cites voter-approved Proposition 314 and findings about border security concerns, including fentanyl trafficking and border crossings by individuals on terrorist watchlists. This measure failed to pass in the June 27, 2025, vote and did not become law.