Rep. Julie Willoughby

Maddy summaryHB 2132 requires Arizona outpatient surgical centers and hospitals to implement policies ensuring a registered nurse trained in perioperative care (a "circulator" nurse) is physically present in the operating room for the entire duration of every surgical procedure, effective by January 1, 2026. This directly affects healthcare facilities and their surgical teams by mandating specific staffing protocols during operations. The circulator nurse must coordinate patient safety and support the surgical team throughout the procedure, as defined in the bill. The Arizona Department of Health will enforce this requirement during facility inspections and when addressing related complaints.

Maddy summaryHB 2662 updates Arizona's vehicle title transfer rules to clarify requirements for buyers and sellers. It mandates that title endorsements for registered vehicles must be notarized (with exceptions for specific cases) and requires sellers to deliver the title to buyers at the time of sale. The bill also requires odometer mileage disclosure statements to be provided to buyers, except for older vehicles (10+ years for 2010+ models, 20+ years for newer models), heavy trucks, or non-self-propelled vehicles. Additionally, it modifies procedures for insurance companies handling salvage vehicles, requiring them to apply for special titles within 30 days of a total loss settlement and providing an alternative process if necessary documents cannot be obtained after two written attempts.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona House resolution (HM 2001) requests Governor Katie Hobbs to revise and resubmit her 2025 Executive Budget within 10 days. It argues the current proposal fails to balance the state's budget for fiscal years 2027-2028, specifically ignoring $846 million in expected Medicaid cost increases that would create negative fund balances of $192 million (2027) and $390 million (2028). The resolution directs the Governor to submit a financially solvent budget that meets legal requirements for three consecutive balanced fiscal years. This procedural request directly affects the Governor's budget submission process, not the public or specific programs.

Maddy summaryHB 2452 allocates $15 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, followed by $7.5 million each for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, from Arizona's state general fund to provide increased payments to home and community-based services providers. These providers directly serve elderly Arizonans and individuals with physical disabilities who receive care through Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS). The bill establishes specific annual funding amounts to support these providers, aiming to improve their financial stability. This is a direct funding allocation with no additional program requirements or procedural changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2520 amends Arizona's duress defense law to limit when a defendant can claim they committed a crime due to threats of immediate physical force. Specifically, the defense cannot be used if the defendant intentionally created the situation where they faced duress, or for offenses involving homicide, serious physical injury, or certain violent crimes like aggravated assault or sexual offenses. This change directly affects criminal defendants in cases where they attempt to justify their actions using duress as a legal defense. The bill clarifies that the duress defense is unavailable for the most serious violent offenses, making it harder for defendants to avoid responsibility for those acts.

Maddy summaryHB 2199 requires that advertisements for prescription and nonprescription drugs on TV, radio, or online must clearly present major side effects and usage restrictions ("major statement") at the same volume, clarity, and pace as the rest of the ad. It prohibits using distracting audio or visual elements that could interfere with understanding these critical health details. The bill directly affects drug manufacturers and advertisers operating in Arizona. If passed, it would mandate that health risks are communicated as prominently as promotional content in digital and broadcast ads.

Maddy summaryHB 2331 requires drivers, passengers, and pedestrians/bike riders (when police suspect a traffic violation) to provide specific identity details during traffic stops. It defines a class 2 misdemeanor for failing to show: full name, date of birth, residential address, physical description (sex, weight, height, eye/hair color), and signature. The law applies directly to people stopped by police for traffic-related reasons, including those not operating a vehicle. A key exception states that a person cannot be convicted if they already provided the required ID at the time of the stop.

Maddy summaryHB 2178 requires individuals detained by a peace officer under reasonable suspicion of committing a petty offense or crime to provide their true full name and date of birth. The bill specifies that people must state this information but are not required to answer other questions from the officer. Refusing to provide the name or birth date after being advised it is unlawful is classified as a class 2 misdemeanor. This law directly affects people stopped by police for suspected minor offenses, limiting officers' ability to demand additional information during such detentions.

Maddy summaryHB 2194 modifies Arizona's process for obtaining permanent guardianship for children in dependency cases. It requires detailed motions including child and parent information, specific tribal notification for Native American children under the Indian Child Welfare Act, and mandatory pre-hearing investigations assessing factors like parental reunification feasibility and child-guardian attachment. The bill mandates fingerprint checks for prospective guardians and clarifies that permanent guardianship does not terminate parental rights (unlike adoption) but allows courts to order visitation or parental support. This affects children in foster care, prospective guardians, birth parents, and tribal entities, streamlining court procedures while maintaining child welfare protections.

Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill updates state laws against bestiality by explicitly criminalizing sexual contact with animals and the possession or distribution of visual depictions involving real people and real animals. The legislation establishes specific penalties, classifying direct acts as felonies and the creation or sharing of related images as a misdemeanor, while also allowing courts to order psychological counseling and reimbursement for animal care costs. Importantly, the law includes exemptions for standard veterinary procedures and legitimate animal husbandry practices, and it clarifies that artificial intelligence-generated images do not fall under the visual depiction restrictions.