Sen. Hildy Angius

Maddy summarySB 1310 creates penalties for recording false or forged documents claiming ownership or liens on Arizona real property. Property owners can sue for at least $5,000 or triple actual damages (whichever is greater) plus attorney fees if someone records invalid claims. Individuals who knowingly file such documents and refuse to correct them within 20 days after a written request face $1,000 minimum penalties or triple damages. The bill classifies these violations as class 1 misdemeanors or felonies and was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the governor on May 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2727 allows Arizona counties with populations between 95,000 and 120,000 to form a water authority that manages Colorado River water deliveries. The bill requires municipal corporations with historical U.S. contracts for Colorado River water (as of January 1, 1993) to transfer their water rights to the new authority within 730 days if formed before 2025, or at any time if formed in 2025 or later. The authority’s board will include representatives from participating municipal corporations and the county, with the county supervisor appointing one director annually. This directly affects counties in the specified population range and municipal entities holding legacy Colorado River water contracts.

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.

Maddy summarySB 1291 sets strict timelines for Arizona health insurers to process provider credentialing applications. Health insurers must complete credentialing within 60 days and load providers into billing systems within 130 days of receiving a complete application. The bill requires insurers to notify applicants within 7 days if applications are incomplete (with a detailed list of missing items) or approved/denied after processing, and limits tolling (pausing timelines) to three instances. This directly affects health insurers, healthcare providers seeking network participation, and patients needing timely access to care within insurer networks.

Maddy summarySB 1604 amends Arizona law to ensure time spent in a licensed secure health facility by defendants found incompetent to stand trial counts toward their criminal sentence for the original charges. It directly affects defendants in Arizona who are deemed incompetent and committed to such facilities under Section 13-4521. Key provisions require courts to credit all time served in these facilities against the sentence for the underlying offense (Section 13-712), limit commitment periods to the presumptive sentence for the original charge (Section 13-4521), and mandate specific hearings to determine dangerousness within 120 days (Section 13-4521). The bill streamlines how custody time is calculated for this population, ensuring it reduces the total prison time they would otherwise serve. This law was signed by the governor 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 summaryThis Arizona legislative memorial requests Congress eliminate Vision Zero as a condition for federal transportation funding. It argues that Vision Zero policies - requiring lower speed limits, narrower roads, and reduced vehicle capacity - have increased traffic fatalities in cities like Denver and Portland while hindering emergency response and economic efficiency. The memorial seeks to redirect federal funding toward engineering-based transportation solutions that prioritize safety without restricting mobility or road capacity. (Note: This is a memorial, not a binding bill, and expresses Arizona's position on federal funding conditions.)

Maddy summarySB 1108 establishes a provisional medical license pathway for international medical licensees working in Arizona counties with fewer than one million residents. To qualify, applicants must meet education/exam standards, have valid U.S. work authorization, and practice under a licensed physician's supervision. After four years of continuous practice without disciplinary action in qualifying counties, provisional licenses automatically convert to full licenses. The bill requires annual renewal, employer reporting of terminations, and a 2033 legislative report on program outcomes.

Maddy summarySB 1282 creates a new offense called "aggravated unlawful flight" for drivers who recklessly endanger others while fleeing police. It classifies this as a class 4 felony generally, but elevates it to a class 2 felony if the driver causes serious injury, transports a minor under 15, or was already violating specific traffic laws (like driving under suspension). Convicted individuals in the class 2 felony scenario must serve at least four months in prison before becoming eligible for probation or early release. The bill directly affects drivers who flee law enforcement in a reckless manner, with stricter penalties for certain aggravating circumstances.