Rep. Quantá Crews

Maddy summaryHB 2212 requires court approval for contracts involving unemancipated minors performing artistic or creative services (such as acting, music, or writing) in Arizona, effective January 1, 2026. It mandates that employers set aside 15% of a minor’s gross earnings into a trust account, with a parent or guardian typically serving as trustee, and requires annual financial accounting. The bill directly affects minors in entertainment careers, their parents/guardians (as fiduciaries), and employers hiring them for artistic roles. Key provisions include employer deposit deadlines (15 business days), trust oversight responsibilities, and court authority to modify trust terms upon request. This policy change ensures earnings from artistic work are protected in a trust, separate from other family finances.

Maddy summaryHB 2466 clarifies that candidate committees in Arizona may legally use campaign funds to cover direct caregiving expenses for a candidate’s child or other dependent they personally care for, such as childcare costs. This specifically affects candidates with caregiving responsibilities who use committee funds for these essential needs. The bill amends Arizona’s campaign finance law (ARS § 16-921) to explicitly list caregiver expenses as an exempt expenditure, aligning with existing rules. The legislature states this is a clarifying change, not a substantive policy shift. It does not expand exemptions beyond this specific provision.

Maddy summaryHB 2356 regulates contracts for private companies to operate Arizona's adult correctional facilities. It requires private contractors to demonstrate experience, offer cost savings compared to state-operated facilities, and provide services meeting or exceeding state quality standards across 10 specific areas (like security, health services, and inmate programs). The bill mandates biennial service comparisons and five-year cost reviews to ensure private contracts deliver equivalent or better value, and allows the state to cancel contracts after the first year with 90 days' notice. It also prohibits contractors from handling inmate release decisions or disciplinary actions and removes sovereign immunity for contractors in legal disputes.

Maddy summaryHB 2158 requires Arizona's Department of Education to create a central database storing certificated electronic copies of high school diplomas issued by school districts, charter schools, or accommodation schools on or after January 1, 2027. The bill mandates that electronic copies must be convertible to portable document format and include all original diploma information. Individuals who earned diplomas after this date can request their own electronic copy through the database after verifying their identity, and the state may charge fees for this service. The bill directly affects Arizona high school graduates receiving diplomas from 2027 onward, replacing paper diplomas with a standardized electronic verification system.

Maddy summaryHB 2355 sets an end date for Arizona's Board of Massage Therapy, terminating the board on July 1, 2035. The bill also specifies that related laws (Title 32, Chapter 42 and this section) will be repealed on January 1, 2036. This directly affects licensed massage therapists and the board itself, as it ends the board's authority to regulate the profession after 2035. The legislation is procedural, not creating new rules, but formally ending the board's existence with a clear sunset date. The bill applies retroactively from July 1, 2025, for administrative purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 2294 amends Arizona law to allow outpatient treatment centers sharing ownership with a hospital and staffed by licensed providers to avoid state licensure, provided they do not charge a "facility fee." A facility fee is defined as any separate charge beyond professional fees for building costs, electronic records, billing, or administrative expenses. Centers must notify the health department of their exemption status, but the exemption does not apply if they keep patients overnight, provide abortion services, or offer pain management. This directly affects outpatient treatment centers seeking to operate without full licensure under these specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 2351 modifies Arizona health boards' public website disclosures for professional complaints and disciplinary actions. It prohibits dismissed complaints and nondisciplinary actions (like letters of concern) from appearing on public websites, while requiring disciplinary records to remain online for up to five years. The bill mandates that health boards display a notice on their websites directing the public to request additional records - such as dismissed complaints or nondisciplinary actions - directly from the board, in compliance with public records laws.

Maddy summaryHB 2283 limits price increases for essential goods and services during declared emergencies in Arizona. It prohibits businesses from raising prices more than 10% above pre-emergency levels for building materials, food, emergency supplies, gasoline, medical items, repair services, hotel rooms, or transportation services during a state/local emergency and for 30 days after. Sellers may justify higher prices if directly tied to increased costs from suppliers or labor, but must provide proof. Violations carry civil penalties up to $10,000 per incident and allow affected consumers to seek triple damages plus legal fees.

Maddy summaryHB 2460 amends Arizona's children's health insurance program (CHIP) eligibility rules by adjusting income thresholds for children under 19. It sets the following income limits relative to the federal poverty level: 200% for 1999-2023, 225% (with CMS approval) for 2023-2025, and 300% starting October 1, 2025. The bill directly affects low-income Arizona families with children under 19 whose household income meets these revised thresholds. It does not change program benefits or structure, only the income eligibility percentages. The amendment is part of defining program terms in Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-2981.

Maddy summaryHB 2336 creates a new "Native American Veteran special plate" option for Arizona vehicle owners. To implement this, a person must pay $32,000 to the state department by December 31, 2025, after which the department will issue the plates. The payer designs the plates (subject to department approval) and may combine the request with personalized plates. A $25 annual fee applies, with $17 of that amount donated to a dedicated "Native American Veteran special plate fund" established by the bill. This directly affects qualifying Native American veterans seeking this specific plate option.