Sen. Hildy Angius

Maddy summaryHB 2676 allows individuals adjudicated delinquent as juveniles in Arizona to petition a court for restored firearm rights after meeting specific conditions. It directly affects people who were minors when convicted of certain offenses but not adults. The bill establishes two waiting periods: 25 years for those convicted of serious offenses like burglary or arson, or a two-year wait for other felonies after completing probation or court-ordered conditions. The process requires a court application with no filing fee, served to the county attorney, and is handled by juvenile court judges. This changes the legal pathway for juvenile offenders to regain firearm rights under defined circumstances.

Maddy summarySB 1495 is a technical correction to Arizona's liquor liability law (ARS § 4-301). It clarifies that social hosts (non-licensees) and employees of licensed establishments are not liable for injuries or property damage caused by serving alcohol to adults who are of legal drinking age. The bill specifically removes ambiguity about whether employees serving alcohol during work hours fall under this liability exemption. This is a minor wording adjustment to existing law, not a new policy change, and directly affects social hosts and licensed business employees.

Maddy summaryThis is not a legislative bill but a memorial (SCM 1004) from Arizona's state legislature, not a federal bill. It requests Congress to clarify the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, arguing the EPA lacks explicit statutory power under the Clean Air Act and that current regulations violate the "major questions doctrine" established by the Supreme Court in *West Virginia v. EPA* (2022). The memorial specifically asks Congress to end EPA "regulation overreach" by defining the agency's powers regarding greenhouse gas emissions. It directly affects federal environmental policy by challenging the EPA's current regulatory scope on climate-related emissions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) caseworkers to photograph children involved in abuse or neglect investigations during every contact. The photos must be kept in the child's case file and reviewed by caseworkers when creating safety plans, specifically to assess any changes in the child's appearance or health. It applies directly to DCS workers and children under investigation for abuse or neglect. The law takes effect on December 31, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1170 amends Arizona's drug sentencing laws to impose mandatory minimum prison terms for specific fentanyl offenses. It sets a 5- to 15-year minimum sentence for selling or possessing at least 200 grams of fentanyl (or 200 grams in a vehicle), increasing to 10- to 20 years for repeat offenders. The bill also creates a separate mandatory sentence for anyone convicted of selling fentanyl that causes a minor's death. These provisions directly affect individuals convicted of large-scale fentanyl sales or possession, removing probation eligibility and requiring minimum prison terms for these offenses.

Maddy summarySB 1100 establishes new patient rights in Arizona, requiring health professionals to act in the patient's best interest, avoid causing harm, and obtain informed consent for non-emergency medical procedures. The bill defines "health professional" and "patient" to clarify who is covered by these requirements. It directly affects all patients receiving health care services in Arizona and the health care providers delivering those services. The law mandates informed consent for treatments and procedures (excluding emergencies), setting clear standards for patient-centered care.

Maddy summarySB 1118 appropriates state funds for a grant program to help rural hospitals cover costs of radiation protection systems. The bill directly affects rural hospitals (defined as those in counties with under 1 million residents) by providing financial assistance for shielding systems that protect staff during medical procedures using radiation. Key provisions require these systems to meet specific standards: equivalent protection to a .25mm lead apron and include real-time dosimetry to measure radiation exposure. The grant program is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2423 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to automatically enroll eligible 6th-8th graders in advanced math courses if available, based on specific criteria like top math assessment scores, A grades, or parental request. It mandates schools to notify parents about math deficiencies and enrollment decisions, provide support services (like tutoring), and report detailed enrollment data broken down by race, income, and gender. The bill directly affects students meeting proficiency standards, their parents (who can object), and school districts responsible for implementation. Schools must annually report participation rates, course availability, and student outcomes to the state education department for public posting.

Maddy summarySB 1172 requires Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) to operate a centralized hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect, mandating that all reports be recorded and cross-checked for prior incidents using state data systems. It directs DCS to use standardized tools to assess the severity of abuse/neglect, identify potential criminal conduct, and determine appropriate investigation priorities. For cases involving four or more reports against the same caregiver within 12 months, investigations must be assigned to specialists with at least two years of experience or advanced forensic training. Additionally, DCS must share hotline reports about children in active dependency court cases with the overseeing court. These changes aim to streamline response protocols and improve child safety outcomes.

Maddy summarySB 1099 requires health professionals to obtain written informed consent before prescribing or performing gender transition procedures, such as puberty-suppressing medications, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries. It mandates disclosure of specific risks - including uncertain long-term effects, potential infertility, bone density issues, surgical complications, and alternatives like therapy - before any procedure. Consent forms must be documented per state guidelines and retained for 15 years. The bill directly affects transgender patients seeking medical transition care and the healthcare providers who administer it, with civil liability for failing to meet these disclosure requirements.