Maddy summarySB 1782 requires Arizona's child welfare agency (the Department of Child Safety) to notify law enforcement and specific databases within 24 hours when a child in state care or under court supervision goes missing, is abducted, or runs away. It mandates reporting to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, contacting family members, caregivers, and school staff, and sharing detailed information (like photos, clothing, and last locations) with media and social media within 48 hours. The bill also requires ongoing weekly updates to law enforcement, age-progression images for children missing over two years, and staff training on search protocols. This directly affects children in foster care or under court supervision, their families, law enforcement, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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Maddy summarySB 1717 prohibits businesses from collecting or using individuals' biometric data (like fingerprints, facial scans, or voiceprints) for commercial purposes without first obtaining clear consent and informing them. It requires businesses to securely store this data, not sell or share it without specific exceptions (such as completing a financial transaction), and destroy it within a year after the purpose ends or when legally required documents expire. The law directly affects companies using biometric technology for services, marketing, or other commercial applications. Violations carry civil penalties up to $25,000 per incident, enforceable by the Arizona Attorney General.
Maddy summarySB 1730 designates Leupp Road in Arizona as "Kachina Point Road" for all official state purposes. The bill requires all state records, documents, and official acts related to the road to use this new name after the law takes effect. This is a procedural renaming bill with no substantive policy changes, affecting only the road's official designation. It is currently in early Senate stages (first and second readings).
Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 1753) expands Arizona’s anti-discrimination law to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public education, housing, and public accommodations. It defines "gender identity" as a person’s gender-related expression regardless of sex assigned at birth and requires public entities to provide gender-neutral restrooms in new public building constructions or major renovations. The law bans businesses from denying services, such as in restaurants or hotels, based on these protected characteristics, while allowing sex-segregated facilities for restrooms/locker rooms and permitting exclusions for safety reasons like intoxication or violence. It also mandates the state division to monitor discrimination and report annually to the legislature on enforcement.
Maddy summaryThis Arizona bill requires health insurers to cover clozapine medication for patients with psychiatric disorders without denying, discontinuing, or rationing it. Insurers must also provide access to alternative blood monitoring methods - like mobile services or in-home testing - upon patient request, without denying coverage based on cost or location. Patients can legally waive or modify routine blood tests after receiving risk counseling and written consent, and providers cannot withhold clozapine for this reason unless an immediate medical risk exists. The bill applies to both private health insurance and county jails/state prisons, ensuring consistent access for inmates prescribed clozapine.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits price gouging on essential goods and services during a declared state of emergency in Arizona. It makes it unlawful to sell items like food, water, electricity, medical supplies, or rent at prices 10% higher than the highest price charged 30 days before the emergency was declared. Violations are classified as felonies: selling for $500+ in 24 hours is a class 5 felony, while smaller amounts are class 6 felonies. The attorney general enforces these rules under existing consumer protection laws. The bill directly affects businesses selling essential items during emergencies.
Maddy summarySB 1802 allows courts to reduce prison sentences for individuals sentenced to over 25 years for crimes committed before age 18. It requires a hearing where courts must consider factors like the defendant's age at the crime, rehabilitation efforts (e.g., completing education programs), family trauma history, and diminished juvenile culpability. The bill creates a presumption of sentence reduction unless the court finds the person poses a public safety threat, and mandates written reasoning for any denial. It also requires courts to appoint attorneys for defendants at hearings and allows for community supervision upon release. The bill does not affect eligibility for other sentence relief options.
Maddy summarySB 1731 allocates $2 million from Arizona's state general fund for the Office of Indian Education within the Department of Education during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding is specifically designated for the office's personnel and operations as outlined in Arizona law (A.R.S. §15-244). The bill exempts this appropriation from standard rules requiring annual re-approval, ensuring the funds remain available for the office's ongoing work. This is a procedural funding measure that directly supports the existing Office of Indian Education.
Maddy summarySB 1708 prohibits Arizona cities, counties, and state-owned property from being used for civil immigration enforcement without a valid judicial warrant. It bans local and state governments from allowing immigration officers to use parking lots, garages, or vacant lots as staging areas, processing sites, or bases for enforcement operations. Within 30 days of the law taking effect, all affected government entities must post clear signage at public entrances stating the property cannot host immigration enforcement without a warrant. The law also requires immigration officers to show a warrant before questioning, detaining, or arresting anyone on government property. This directly affects local governments and their property management practices regarding immigration enforcement activities.
Maddy summarySB 1660, the "Immigration Safe Zones Act," requires Arizona's Attorney General to create policies within 60 days that limit state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These policies must protect specific public facilities - including public schools, community colleges, universities, libraries, courts, and publicly funded healthcare centers - from being used for immigration enforcement actions. The bill also mandates that state agencies remove all questions about immigration status from applications, questionnaires, or forms related to public services or education within 60 days. It defines "immigration enforcement" broadly to include federal efforts targeting individuals' presence, entry, or employment in the U.S. The law directly affects state agencies, public institutions, and residents seeking services at protected facilities.