Rep. Lisa Fink

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2332 would prohibit health professionals from providing any medical intervention using mRNA technology to both people and pets. The bill defines "medical intervention" broadly to include treatments, drugs, or procedures for diagnosing, preventing, or curing disease in humans or domestic animals (pets). If passed, it would make such use an act of unprofessional conduct for healthcare providers. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House first and second readings) and does not yet apply.

Maddy summaryHB 2336 prohibits health insurers in Arizona from requiring vaccines as a condition for coverage. Starting January 1, 2027, health insurers - including disability insurers, health care organizations, and hospital service corporations - cannot include vaccine mandates in policies issued, delivered, or renewed. This directly affects policyholders who would no longer face coverage restrictions tied to vaccination status. The law defines "health insurer" broadly to cover multiple types of health coverage providers.

Maddy summaryHB 2018 prohibits Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) from paying health care institutions or their employees for reporting suspected child abuse or negligence. The bill bans any agreement requiring or allowing such payments in exchange for these reports, directly affecting DCS and health care providers. Key provisions eliminate financial incentives for reporting, ensuring reports are made without monetary motivation. The bill is currently prefiled and awaiting legislative consideration.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Arizona doctors to inform surgery patients before their procedure about two blood donation options: donating their own blood beforehand (autologous donation) or having a compatible family member or friend donate blood specifically for their use (directed donation). Doctors must then help arrange the necessary paperwork with blood banks in a timely manner. It directly affects all patients scheduled for surgery in Arizona who may wish to use their own or a designated donor's blood. The law focuses on ensuring patients receive this information early in the surgical planning process.

Maddy summaryHCM 2003 is a House Concurrent Memorial (not a bill) from Arizona's legislature requesting Congress support a constitutional amendment to affirm states' authority over campaign finance rules. It asks Congress to champion federalism by preserving states' power to regulate campaign spending, including foreign influence, rather than relying on federal court interpretations of the First Amendment. This formal request, prefaced by Arizona's constitutional arguments about state sovereignty, aims to enable states like Arizona to establish their own election governance policies. It does not create new laws but seeks a constitutional change to protect state election authority.

Maddy summaryHB 2124 requires Arizona courts to make specific, documented findings when determining if "parental alienation" has occurred in custody cases. If a court rules that one parent (the "favored parent") intentionally or recklessly caused a child to reject the other parent ("nonfavored parent"), it must detail the specific behaviors, explain how they led to the child's rejection, and confirm the rejection isn't due to normal estrangement. The bill prevents courts from making such findings without clear evidence, mandates that expert testimony meets legal standards, and allows appeals if courts fail to follow these requirements. This directly affects parents involved in custody disputes where alienation is alleged, ensuring rulings are based on thorough, documented evidence rather than assumptions.

Maddy summaryHB 2125 requires anyone conducting weather modification operations (like rain augmentation, hail control, or fog dispersal) in Arizona to obtain a license from the Department of Water Resources. It directly affects individuals, corporations, and government entities planning such activities, mandating applications with detailed operational plans, environmental reviews, and public notice. Key provisions include a $100 application fee, 120-day processing timelines, mandatory environmental assessments by the Department of Environmental Quality, and public comment periods. Licensees must also maintain insurance coverage to address potential risks and cover related costs through the Water Resources Fund.

Maddy summaryArizona's HB 2034 amends state law to explicitly exempt individuals from licensing requirements when providing uncompensated basic first aid in good faith. The bill defines "basic first aid" as actions like cleaning minor cuts, treating minor burns, applying bandages, or providing fluids for heat stress, including administering nonprescription pain relief for these specific injuries. It requires the provider to obtain consent from the injured person (or a parent/guardian for minors under 15) and to notify law enforcement if the injured person is under 15. This exemption directly affects bystanders, community members, or volunteers who assist injured individuals without charging for first aid services. The bill clarifies existing law rather than creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2073 creates an "open meetings enforcement team" within Arizona's Attorney General's office to handle complaints about violations of the state's open meetings laws (Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 3.1). The team must meet monthly to address complaints, submit quarterly reports to the Attorney General, and post these reports publicly online. This bill directly affects state agencies, cities, counties, and school districts that must comply with open meetings requirements. The key mechanism is the formalized enforcement structure within the Attorney General's office, shifting responsibility for investigating and addressing open meetings violations from other entities to this dedicated team.

Maddy summaryHB 2017 requires Arizona's Department of Health Services and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to add specific links to their public website by December 1, 2026. The links must direct users to easily accessible information about pregnancy support agencies (excluding those providing abortion services), adoption agencies (excluding those affiliated with abortion providers), and free services like ultrasounds and counseling. All content must be available in English and Spanish, with a dedicated AdoptionOption.AZ.gov webpage listing adoption agencies, first steps for confidential adoption exploration, and agency-specific details. The bill mandates that all information be downloadable in print format, directly affecting pregnant women seeking non-abortion support services in Arizona.