Sen. Shawnna Bolick

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 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 summarySB 1107 continues Arizona's Motorcycle Safety Fund through June 30, 2025. It requires the Department of Transportation to deposit $1 from each motorcycle registration fee into the fund, which is administered by the governor's office of highway safety. Funds must be used exclusively for voluntary motorcycle safety programs, including education, training, awareness, and related materials. The bill prohibits using these funds for general state operations or the general fund. This continuation ensures ongoing support for motorcycle safety initiatives without altering existing fee structures or program requirements.

Maddy summarySB 1343 allows individuals on probation in Arizona to request a transfer of their probation supervision to another county if they relocate. To qualify, probationers must submit a written request with proof of housing, employment, or family caregiving needs, along with documentation supporting their relocation plans. The probation office must verify these details, assess victim safety concerns, and forward the request to the receiving county within seven business days. This change aims to support probationers' stability during relocation while maintaining oversight and victim protections. The bill does not alter existing probation fees, supervision terms, or revocation procedures.

Maddy summarySB 1659 amends Arizona law to clarify how the State Board of Education handles confidential information about misconduct allegations against educators. It allows the Board to share investigation details with current or prospective employers (including school districts, third-party contractors, and licensing agencies) while maintaining confidentiality, provided the information is used solely for employment decisions. The bill requires schools to keep all shared information confidential and not treat it as a public record. This change ensures schools can verify an educator’s history without duplicating investigations or disclosing sensitive details publicly. The bill was enacted after passing the legislature and receiving the Governor’s signature in May 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1103 adds a $2 penalty assessment on all criminal fines, civil traffic penalties, and violations of motor vehicle, local vehicle operation, or game/fish statutes collected by courts in Arizona. The funds collected flow through county/municipal treasurers to the state treasurer, who deposits them into the Victims' Rights Enforcement Fund (per A.R.S. § 41-1727). This directly affects courts and local governments collecting these fines, directing the new revenue toward victims' rights programs. The bill does not change existing penalties but creates a dedicated funding stream for victims' services. It passed the Arizona legislature and was signed into law on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1527 automatically extends current licenses and waives renewal fees for license holders when a regulatory board suspends processing renewal applications. This applies to both health profession boards (e.g., for doctors or nurses) and non-health licensing authorities (e.g., for contractors or cosmetologists). During the suspension period, existing licenses remain valid, and no renewal fees are charged to holders. The bill affects all current licensees under these covered boards, not new applicants. It became law after the governor signed it in May 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1443 establishes a "parental bill of rights" in Arizona law, directly affecting parents of minor children and government entities like schools, healthcare providers, and child welfare agencies. It codifies specific parental rights - including control over education, health care decisions, access to medical records, and notification of suspected child-related incidents - and prohibits government interference without meeting a strict legal standard. The bill adds a new provision allowing parents to sue for compensatory damages of at least $2,500 per violation if government entities unlawfully interfere with these rights. Despite passing the legislature in April 2025, it was vetoed by the Governor on May 2, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 1449 allows courts to temporarily treat certain class 6 felony convictions as misdemeanors during probation, but the offense remains classified as a felony for critical legal consequences like firearm restrictions, DNA collection, and sentencing enhancements. It directly affects defendants convicted of non-dangerous class 6 felonies who qualify for this temporary classification. The bill requires courts to formally reclassify such offenses as misdemeanors upon successful probation completion, while ensuring lifetime injunctions (prohibiting contact with victims) remain valid even if the conviction later gets downgraded. These changes apply to all relevant cases, including those where prosecutors or courts initially designated the offense as a misdemeanor.

Maddy summarySB 1508 is a technical correction to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-341, which outlines the powers and duties of school district governing boards. The amendment fixes a grammatical error in the existing law (changing "The each" to "Each") without altering any substantive requirements. It directly affects school district governing boards by correcting the language of a statute they must follow. The bill does not introduce new policies or impact judges, as suggested by its title, but solely addresses a drafting error.