Rep. Lupe Diaz

Maddy summaryHCR 2049 is a symbolic resolution passed by Arizona's legislature, not a binding law. It asserts Arizona's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment by declaring the state will not use state personnel or funds to enforce federal laws or programs deemed unconstitutional by Arizona. The resolution demands the federal government cease "commandeering" state actions and prohibits Arizona from complying with federal mandates that courts have ruled unconstitutionally coercive. It serves as a formal statement sent to federal officials, emphasizing Arizona's position but having no legal effect on federal law or enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 2440 prohibits Arizona's Attorney General from taking legal action against county board members who vote against certifying election results based on a good faith belief in unresolved integrity issues or documented evidence of potential irregularities. It specifically protects supervisors acting in good faith (not arbitrarily or partisanshiply) with evidence like audits or affidavits, while allowing prosecution of unrelated election offenses. The bill, passed by the Arizona legislature in April 2025, was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, and would have taken effect December 31, 2025, had it become law. It directly affects county election officials and the Attorney General's office in election certification disputes.

Maddy summaryHB 2439 requires Arizona's Department of Health Services and health care system to post specific resources on their public website by December 1, 2025. It mandates links to agencies supporting pregnant women (excluding abortion providers) and creates a dedicated AdoptionOption.AZ.gov page listing adoption agencies, free ultrasounds, counseling, and adoption steps. The bill directs agencies to provide addresses, contact info, and multilingual resources for pregnancy support and adoption options. The legislation was passed by the Arizona legislature on April 29, 2025, but was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2438 prohibits changing the sex designation on a person's original birth certificate after sex change surgery or chromosomal verification, replacing previous provisions that allowed such changes. It requires physicians to verify gender transition or chromosomal changes for amendment requests but explicitly bans updating the sex marker on the original birth certificate. The bill also modifies rules for name changes, adoption-related amendments, and correcting factual errors on birth records. The legislation was passed by the Arizona House and Senate in April 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1108 establishes a provisional medical license pathway for international medical licensees working in Arizona counties with fewer than one million residents. To qualify, applicants must meet education/exam standards, have valid U.S. work authorization, and practice under a licensed physician's supervision. After four years of continuous practice without disciplinary action in qualifying counties, provisional licenses automatically convert to full licenses. The bill requires annual renewal, employer reporting of terminations, and a 2033 legislative report on program outcomes.

Maddy summarySB 1282 creates a new offense called "aggravated unlawful flight" for drivers who recklessly endanger others while fleeing police. It classifies this as a class 4 felony generally, but elevates it to a class 2 felony if the driver causes serious injury, transports a minor under 15, or was already violating specific traffic laws (like driving under suspension). Convicted individuals in the class 2 felony scenario must serve at least four months in prison before becoming eligible for probation or early release. The bill directly affects drivers who flee law enforcement in a reckless manner, with stricter penalties for certain aggravating circumstances.

Maddy summaryHB 2551 requires individuals with existing groundwater rights ("grandfathered rights") in Arizona's Willcox Active Management Area to apply for a certificate of right with the Department of Water Resources within 21 months of the area's designation. It directly affects current groundwater users in this region who rely on pre-existing rights. The bill sets a deadline for these applications and specifies that the requirement expires on December 31, 2026. The bill was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on April 18, 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2733 grants legal immunity to Arizona government agencies and employees (like law enforcement) who intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft (drones) within 30 miles of the state's international border. It protects them from liability for injuries caused during these actions unless they intentionally harmed someone or were grossly negligent. The law specifically applies to drone operators (defined as anyone controlling a drone, including owners or groups acting together) and covers contractors working for government entities. This bill directly affects border enforcement practices and drone operators operating near Arizona's international border.

Maddy summaryHB 2541 requires petitioners seeking to terminate parental rights in Arizona to provide full, written disclosure of all relevant information to the court. Specifically, it mandates a notarized affidavit detailing every piece of information disclosed (including its description, disclosure date, and delivery method) from the Department of Child Safety (DCS) and other sources. This applies to all termination petitions under Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-533, directly affecting child welfare agencies, courts, and individuals filing such petitions. The bill aims to ensure transparency in proceedings where parental rights may be terminated, adding a formal disclosure process to existing legal standards. The bill passed the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on April 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2670 requires Arizona public schools to include specific fetal development instruction in health education for students in grades 7 and 8, covering human reproduction, pregnancy, infertility, and trimester-by-trimester growth of an unborn child. School districts may also offer age-appropriate fetal development lessons in grades 1-6 or 9-12. Parents can opt their child out of this instruction, and schools must notify parents about the curriculum and withdrawal options. The bill passed the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on April 18, 2025, so it did not become law.