Maddy summarySB 1165 prohibits Arizona health insurance plans (including hospital service corporations and health care service organizations) from charging cost-sharing fees (like deductibles or copays) for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams starting January 1, 2027. Diagnostic exams cover evaluations of abnormalities found during screenings or other tests, while supplemental exams are risk-based screenings for individuals with dense breasts, family history, or other factors. The bill requires insurers to cover these exams without cost-sharing even before a high-deductible plan’s deductible is met, aligning with National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. It directly affects insurance providers and beneficiaries seeking these specific breast cancer screening services.
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Maddy summarySB 1318 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-415, which previously governed notice requirements for mammography results. This is a procedural repeal bill with no new policy provisions or direct effects on patients or providers. The bill removes an existing legal requirement but does not create new obligations or alter healthcare practices. The repeal itself is the sole action, with no substantive changes to mammography notice rules. (Note: The context does not specify what Section 36-415 actually required, so the summary cannot describe its provisions.)
Maddy summarySB 1162 clarifies oversight for Arizona health care institutions by requiring the state Department of Health Services to license and monitor these facilities for compliance with safety and quality standards. The bill prevents the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System from duplicating the Department's monitoring role, mandating that the system accept the Department's compliance decisions. It also establishes two key complaint procedures: (1) allowing the Department to close complaints after an off-site review if facilities provide evidence of implemented fixes, and (2) requiring complaints about incidents older than 12 months to be automatically closed without investigation. This directly affects health care institutions (like hospitals and nursing homes) and streamlines complaint handling for the Department.
Maddy summarySB 1475 prohibits Arizona students from participating in school-sponsored sports or activities if they have been convicted of, admitted to, or pleaded no contest to certain serious criminal offenses - including aggravated assault, sexual exploitation of minors, domestic violence, or stalking - or are charged with such offenses while awaiting trial. School districts must require students to certify their criminal history using a provided form and bar participation during pending cases for these offenses. The bill directly affects students facing these specific legal consequences and mandates school districts to implement these eligibility rules. It does not change criminal sentencing but modifies school participation policies based on defined criminal conduct.
Maddy summarySB 1494 is a technical correction to Arizona law that updates the terminology in Section 27-423 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It replaces the outdated term "haulageways" with "haulage ways" in the existing requirement that mine haulage routes must be built and maintained safely for the equipment and operations using them. This bill does not change safety standards or affect any specific mining operation - it only corrects a minor drafting error in the statute. The title references "open pit mining" as the context for the affected infrastructure, but the bill itself only addresses the statutory language.
Maddy summarySB 1242 allows courts in Arizona to permit mental health hearings to be conducted virtually using audiovisual technology (like videoconferencing) when it won’t unfairly disadvantage any party. It requires courts to weigh factors like witness inconvenience and whether all parties can be heard clearly before approving virtual participation. The bill affects individuals in mental health proceedings (such as involuntary evaluations), their attorneys, and courts, while maintaining existing evidence rules requiring witness testimony about observed facts and clinical records. It does not change treatment standards but adds procedural flexibility for hearings. The bill is currently pending in the Arizona legislature (as of 2026).
Maddy summarySB 1171 requires Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS) to conduct monthly reviews to ensure individuals are not enrolled in both AHCCCS and a health insurance plan purchased through the federal marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. If dual enrollment is identified, AHCCCS must notify affected individuals about the risks and potential liabilities of having duplicate coverage. The monthly review depends on data availability from the Public Assistance Reporting System and approval from federal health officials. This bill directly affects Arizonans enrolled in both AHCCCS and a federal marketplace plan, aiming to prevent duplicate coverage.
Maddy summarySB 1345 restricts Arizona health agencies from accepting or investigating anonymous complaints against healthcare facilities, requiring complaints to come directly from the person affected by the issue or from a witness to the alleged conduct. This bill directly affects the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which handle facility complaints. The key provision prohibits anonymous complaints unless they originate from the subject of the allegation or a witness, eliminating the ability to file anonymous reports. The bill does not change healthcare standards or funding but alters the complaint process for state oversight agencies.
Maddy summarySB 1167 allows cities, towns, and counties in Arizona to post required public notices (like meeting agendas or legal notices) on their official websites instead of using traditional print or newspaper publications. It requires local governments to include a "Public Notices" link on their website homepage that categorizes all statutorily required notices. This change applies to most notice requirements under state law but excludes notices about proposed charters (as specified in Section 9-282). The bill directly affects local governments by streamlining how they fulfill public notice obligations.
Maddy summarySB 1243 updates Arizona's rules for releasing patients from court-ordered mental health treatment. It requires medical directors of treatment agencies to notify guardians, courts, and certain relatives or victims at least 10 days before releasing patients who no longer need inpatient care. For patients treated as dangers to others (under Section 13-4517), the bill mandates additional notice to prosecutors and courts at least 5 days prior to release. This affects patients in court-ordered treatment, their guardians, mental health agencies, and the courts overseeing these cases.