Sen. David Gowan

Maddy summarySB 1056 prohibits unauthorized individuals from filling, emptying, or altering markings on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers, except for cylinders. It directly affects people handling LPG containers who aren’t the owner or authorized by the owner. The bill makes violations a class 3 misdemeanor and explicitly excludes cylinders from these restrictions. This law aims to enhance safety by preventing tampering with LPG container identification and handling.

Maddy summaryArizona's SB 1332 allows the state to issue driver licenses without written or road tests to foreign military members stationed in Arizona from NATO countries and to civilians from foreign countries with matching licensing standards. It requires Arizona and the foreign country to mutually recognize licenses, verify insurance compliance, and document reciprocity. Active-duty foreign military members (18-76 years old) must show military orders and U.S. immigration authorization, while civilians need proof of residency and equivalent licensing standards. The bill excludes commercial driver licenses and mandates the state publish a list of participating countries on its website.

Maddy summaryHB 2092 requires sellers of five or fewer land parcels (not subdivided) in unincorporated Arizona counties to provide buyers with a written disclosure affidavit at least seven days before closing. The affidavit must detail critical property conditions like access, flood zones, water sources, septic systems, and utility services in plain language. Buyers gain a five-day window to cancel the sale if they receive the affidavit, and sellers cannot waive liability for omissions in the disclosure. The bill was passed by the legislature in May 2025 but vetoed by the governor on May 12, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1586 creates strict liability for healthcare providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors in Arizona. It requires providers to cover all costs of subsequent detransition procedures (reversing gender transition care) for 25 years after treatment begins, and allows minors to sue for medical expenses, damages, and attorney fees up to age 26. The bill prohibits providers from using contracts to waive this liability, stating such waivers violate public policy. The legislation was passed by the Arizona legislature in May 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on May 12, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 1622 amends Arizona's drug definitions by adding specific chemical names and structural classes to the state's list of controlled substances. It directly affects law enforcement and courts by clarifying which synthetic drugs - such as certain hallucinogens (e.g., MDMA variants, "JWH-018" compounds) and cannabinoid mimetics - are classified as illegal under Arizona law. The bill defines substances through precise chemical descriptions (e.g., "2-(3-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol" derivatives) to cover new synthetic drugs not previously named. This provides legal clarity for prosecuting drug offenses but does not change penalties or create new policies.

Maddy summarySB 1591 modifies Arizona's concealed weapons permit process by exempting state residents from application fees while requiring non-residents to pay a reasonable fee. It outlines specific eligibility requirements, including age, residency, criminal history checks, and proof of firearm competency, and specifies that permits are valid for five years (with extensions for military members deployed overseas). The bill also details procedures for permit suspension upon arrest for qualifying offenses and civil penalties for failing to present a permit during a law enforcement stop. The legislation was passed by the Arizona legislature on May 6, 2025, but was vetoed by the Governor on May 12, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2450 adjusts Arizona's unemployment insurance benefit duration based on the previous quarter's unemployment rate. It replaces a fixed 26-week maximum with a variable system: beneficiaries receive 16-26 times their weekly benefit amount depending on whether the unemployment rate was 5.5%-6%, 6%-6.5%, 6.5%-7%, 7%-7.5%, 7.5%-8%, or above 8%. The bill also caps total annual benefits at one-third of the claimant's base period earnings. This bill directly affects unemployed Arizonans seeking state unemployment benefits and was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but vetoed by the governor on May 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill amended Arizona law to define "plant" as including non-thermal electric generating units (like solar or wind farms) with a capacity of 200 megawatts or more, alongside existing thermal units. It directly affects large-scale energy developers and the Corporation Commission, which regulates such facilities. The change clarifies which projects fall under the Commission's jurisdiction for siting and environmental review, without creating new requirements. The bill passed the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on May 2, 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 1626 requires Arizona health insurers to include standardized notices about dispute resolution for "surprise" out-of-network medical bills in patient billing statements. It directly affects patients who receive unexpected out-of-network care and healthcare providers billing for such services. The law mandates that insurers provide clear written notices explaining how to dispute these bills, and directs the state department to post online resources about what constitutes a surprise bill and how to resolve disputes. This applies only to bills not covered by the federal No Surprises Act, ensuring Arizona’s process complements existing federal protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows trained school staff to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to students or adults showing signs of a severe allergic reaction during school hours or school events. Schools must stock at least two juvenile and two adult doses of epinephrine auto-injectors, obtain medical standing orders from qualified providers, and establish clear emergency protocols. It provides legal immunity for school personnel acting in good faith under these provisions, except in cases of gross negligence. The law applies to all Arizona public and charter schools.