Rep. Elda Luna-Nájera

Maddy summaryHB 2527 repeals Arizona Revised Statute § 36-3604, a specific provision in state law. This is a procedural bill that removes an existing legal section without creating new policy. The bill directly affects the statutory code by eliminating this particular section. It does not change any current laws or regulations, as it only removes a previously enacted provision. (1 sentence summary for procedural bill)

Maddy summaryHB 2685 allocates $5 million from a consumer restitution fund to provide three-year grants for up to three telehealth mental health providers serving Arizona K-12 schools. The grants fund providers who offer free, evidence-based mental health services (like therapy for anxiety and depression) via telehealth during school hours, coordinate with school staff, and serve all students regardless of insurance or payment ability. Providers must meet specific criteria, including not having received prior state funding for similar services and demonstrating capacity to serve diverse communities from urban to tribal schools. The funding is exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules until June 2029. This bill directly affects Arizona public school students by expanding access to in-school mental health support through telehealth.

Maddy summaryHB 2520 (incorrectly titled "contraception; cost sharing prohibition") actually amends Arizona health insurance contract rules to require coverage for specific preventive services without cost-sharing. The bill mandates that health insurance contracts must cover preventive mammography screening and diagnostic imaging for breast cancer (including digital breast tomosynthesis and MRI) as recommended by medical guidelines, without requiring patient cost-sharing. It also requires coverage for maternity benefits related to legally adopted children under specific conditions (adoption within one year, payment of birth costs, etc.). The bill does not address contraception or cost-sharing for contraceptive services, as its title suggests. This is a coverage requirement for existing health insurance plans, not a new benefit.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2464 repeals the specific "RIGHT TO WORK" article heading in the state's labor code (Section 23-1302) and reclassifies it under "GENERAL PROVISIONS." The bill maintains existing liability protections for employees who face retaliation for refusing union membership (Section 23-1306) and preserves the right to non-union membership as protected employment policy under Section 23-1501(vi). It does not change the substance of Arizona's right-to-work law but alters its legal classification within the statutes. The bill's implementation depends on a future voter-approved constitutional amendment.

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 2524 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-3605, which previously regulated advertising related to abortion services and conception. This procedural bill removes a specific advertising rule governing how abortion-related information could be promoted. It does not create new requirements but eliminates an existing statutory provision. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House first and second readings as of January 20-21, 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 2528 establishes new rights for Arizonans seeking fertility care, including the right to access treatments like IVF without unreasonable restrictions, continue ongoing treatments, and control their embryos, eggs, or sperm. It also affirms health care providers' rights to perform fertility treatments and insurers' rights to cover them. The law requires health authorities to create rules supporting these rights within one year. This bill directly affects individuals pursuing fertility care, clinics offering such services, and health insurance companies.

Maddy summaryHB 2558 requires Arizona health insurers to cover scalp cooling systems for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, starting January 1, 2027. The bill mandates that hospital service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group disability insurers must provide coverage for these systems when used alongside cancer-related chemotherapy treatment. A "scalp cooling system" is defined as a medical device designed to prevent or reduce hair loss during chemo, intended for repeated use and primarily for medical purposes. This policy directly affects cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Arizona and insurers offering related coverage. The law creates a new coverage requirement without altering existing treatment standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2522, the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act," establishes a legal right for Arizonans to access contraceptives and contraception-related information, and for healthcare providers to offer these services. It prohibits state or local restrictions that single out contraceptive services, impede access, or interfere with a provider's ability to deliver care. The bill explicitly clarifies it does not override existing requirements for voluntary, informed consent in sterilization procedures. This law directly affects individuals seeking reproductive healthcare and healthcare providers who offer contraceptive services across Arizona.

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.