Bills Supported
HB2053 - appropriation; stormwater recharge mapping; sites
Sponsors
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund in FY2026-27 to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to produce updated stormwater recharge mapping. Requires ADWR, within 180 days after the effective date, to work with an agricultural improvement district and the State Natural Resource Conservation Board to identify potential stormwater recharge sites that have suitable soil conditions, are located on any public or private lands and do not conflict with existing surface water rights or involve stormwater entering adjudicated streams or channels.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026
- AEW recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusJan 27, 2026
HB2091 - financial surveillance fund; insurer examinations
Sponsors
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Increases the maximum assessment amounts imposed on domestic insurers for the Financial Surveillance Fund by 75 percent. Beginning July 1, 2027, authorizes the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to annually adjust the maximum assessment amounts imposed on domestic insurers for the Financial Surveillance Fund by the lesser of 2.5 percent or the average annual change in the Phoenix consumer price index. Retroactive to January 1, 2026. Because this bill potentially increases state revenue, it requires a 2/3 vote of the members of each house of the Legislature to pass and becomes effective immediately on the Governor’s signature.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/2026.
Last Action
Transmit to Senate
Ready for Senate
SenateFeb 3, 2026
HB2116 - appropriation; Colorado River litigation fund
Sponsors
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Appropriates $1 million from the state general fund in FY2026-27 to the Colorado River Litigation Fund.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026
- AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Transmit to Senate
Ready for Senate
SenateFeb 2, 2026
HB2149 - Arizona beef council; continuation.
Sponsors
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
The Arizona Beef Council is continued 8 years to July 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/12.
- AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 12, 2026
HB2150 - continuation; state land department
Sponsors
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
The State Land Department is continued 4 years to July 1, 2030. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/12.
- AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 13, 2026
HB2155 - Arizona beef council; continuation.
Sponsors
Rep. Lupe Diaz (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
The Arizona Beef Council is continued 8 years to July 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/12.
- AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Committee of the Whole
House COW passed
Committee of the WholeFeb 5, 2026
HB2174 - insurance; modeling organizations; predictive models
Sponsors
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires “modeling organizations” (defined) to file organizational documents, contact information, lines of insurance, and any amendments with the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) before making predictive models available for use by insurers. Authorizes DIFI to require filing and approval of predictive models and supporting data, prohibits insurer use of unapproved models, and makes filed models and supporting information confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Applies to predictive models filed for approval beginning January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On House Commerce Agenda
Scheduled for House Commerce hearing – Tuesday, 02/10/2026 2:00 PM
CommerceFeb 4, 2026
HB2176 - health facilities; licensure; complaints; investigations
Sponsors
Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Expands the Arizona Department of Health Services’ (AZDHS) authority to deny a health care institution license application or a change of ownership approval based on the licensing history or serious violations of the applicant, new owner, or related controlling persons that jeopardize patient safety. Requires AZDHS to notify a licensee of the general nature of a complaint at the start of a complaint investigation and prohibits AZDHS from investigating alleged violations that occurred more than 12 months before the complaint was submitted. Requires statements of deficiencies to cite the applicable statute or rule for each deficiency and establishes timelines and requirements for informal dispute resolution, written decisions, and issuance of amended statements of deficiencies.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.
- IH recommends an support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On House Health & Human Services Agenda
Scheduled for House Health & Human Services hearing – Monday, 02/09/2026 2:00 PM
Health & Human ServicesFeb 3, 2026
HB2255 - teachers academy; community college students
Sponsors
Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Expands Arizona Teachers Academy scholarships for community college students to cover up to four academic years or eight semesters, instead of two academic years or four semesters. Because this statute is voter protected, this bill requires a 3/4 vote of the members of each house of the Legislature to pass.
Notes
Added Jan 14, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/13/2026.
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Education
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
HB2256 - salvage vehicles; abandoned; insurance claim
Sponsors
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes an insurance company to request a salvage auction dealer to take possession of a salvage vehicle that is subject to an insurance claim and requires the insurer to notify the dealer to release the vehicle if the claim is denied, coverage is lacking, or the owner fails to cooperate. Requires the salvage auction dealer to notify the owner or lienholder of pickup availability and outstanding charges and to send a second notice if the vehicle remains unclaimed and unpaid. Deems the salvage vehicle abandoned after 30 days from the first notice and assigns title to the salvage auction dealer, allowing the dealer to obtain a salvage or nonrepairable title free and clear of liens after meeting notice and fee requirements.
Notes
Added Jan 14, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On House Transportation & Infrastructure Agenda
Scheduled for House Transportation & Infrastructure hearing – Wednesday, 02/04/2026 2:00 PM
Transportation & InfrastructureJan 29, 2026
HB2257 - HOV lane; blood transport vehicles
Sponsors
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes “blood transport vehicles” (defined) transporting human blood or blood products to use high occupancy vehicle lanes when displaying required decals or signs.
Notes
Added Jan 14, 2026
- Added to TI tracking list on 1/13/2026.
- TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Transportation & Infrastructure
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
HB2272 - dental or optometric services; contracts
Sponsors
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires contracts for dental or optometric services according to the “entirely” of its terms and conditions as set forth in the contract and any rider or endorsement attached to the contract. Allows the contract to specify which document controls in the event of a conflict. Applies to dental and optometric service corporation contracts entered into on or after the effective date of this legislation.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Commerce
Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
HB2289 - truth in taxation; bonds; notices
Sponsors
Rep. Justin Olson (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Revises truth-in-taxation notices and informational pamphlets to require school districts, community college districts, and other political subdivisions to report tax impacts on a $400,000 property, in addition to a $100,000 property.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to BT & EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- BT recommends a support position 1/20/26
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusJan 27, 2026
HB2309 - earned wage access; providers; license
Sponsors
Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires “earned wage access service” (defined) providers to be licensed by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) beginning January 1, 2027. Exempts earned wage access transactions from consumer lender and money transmission laws. Establishes a regulatory framework for earned wage access services, including licensing requirements, a $50,000 surety bond, annual reporting, recordkeeping, merger approval, and enforcement. Requires providers to offer a no-cost option, disclose fees, protect consumer privacy, and reimburse overdraft fees caused by provider actions. Limits fees, tips, and repayment methods. Prohibits treating earned wage access as a loan, credit, interest, or money transmission and classifies violations as unlawful practices enforceable by DIFI and the Attorney General.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Placed On House Commerce Agenda
Scheduled for House Commerce hearing – Tuesday, 02/03/2026 2:00 PM
CommerceJan 28, 2026
HB2310 - qualified marketplace contractors; employment
Sponsors
Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes qualified marketplace contractors to terminate a contract unilaterally at any time on reasonable notice. Applies to contracts or addenda entered into from and after the effective date of this legislation.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Committee of the Whole
House COW passed
Committee of the WholeFeb 5, 2026
HB2399 - ADOT; revisions
Sponsors
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Makes various changes to statutes related to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Authorizes “blood transport vehicles” (defined) transporting human blood or blood products to use high occupancy vehicle lanes when displaying required decals or signs. Allows ADOT to designate a state highway or route as a primitive road. Allows ADOT to require additional identifying information as necessary from applicants for driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses. Extends the driver license photo update interval to 16 years, from 12 years. Repeals honorary consular official special license plates and required ADOT to recall the special plates and issue each person a standard license plate in lieu of the special plate.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to TI tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Transportation & Infrastructure
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
HB2428 - emissions; reduction credits; counties
Sponsors
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Allows a county to assert jurisdiction to issue voluntary permits to certify emission reduction credits for portable sources and mobile sources within the county. Authorizes the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to issue permits or permit revisions that an applicant voluntarily requests solely to certify emission reduction credits for up to 20 years, subject to applicable rules and enforcement discretion.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26.
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Standing Committee
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water passed with amendment
Natural Resources, Energy & WaterFeb 3, 2026
HB2439 - public cold plunge; rules; exemption
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Exempts public and semipublic cold plunges from existing Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) rules governing public and semipublic swimming pools and bathing places. Authorizes ADEQ Director to adopt separate rules governing the sanitary conditions of public or semipublic cold plunges.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Placed On House Government Agenda
Scheduled for House Government hearing – Wednesday, 02/04/2026 9:00 AM
GovernmentJan 29, 2026
HB2601 - Interstate 11; environmental; engineering; study
Sponsors
Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), within 14 days after the effective date, to request federal approval to segment the Interstate 11 project between the Arizona–Nevada border and Casa Grande. Requires ADOT, within three months after federal approval of segmentation, to conduct any required tier two environmental and engineering studies for construction of Interstate 11.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to TI tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Transportation & Infrastructure
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HB2693 - insurance; bona fide associations; qualifications
Sponsors
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Expands eligibility criteria for bona fide associations that may sponsor accountable health plans by incorporating employer definitions under federal law. Authorizes statewide chambers of commerce and statewide business leagues that meet specified organizational, tax-exempt, and longevity requirements to operate self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
HB2694 - tax credit; health reimbursement arrangement
Sponsors
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Establishes an individual income tax credit for small employers with one to 50 employees that provide an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement and contribute at least $400 per employee. Sets the credit at $400 per covered employee per taxable year, allows a five-year carryforward of unused amounts, and limits claims by co-owners to their pro rata shares. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to IH & BT tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Ways & Means
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
HB2728 - department of economic security; continuation
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
The Department of Economic Security is continued four years to July 1, 2030. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HB2751 - Arizona competes fund; repeal
Sponsors
Rep. Tony Rivero (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Repeals the statutory termination date of July 1, 2026 for the Arizona Competes Fund, retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House International Trade
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
HB2765 - international trade commission
Sponsors
Rep. Tony Rivero (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Establishes the International Trade Commission to advance trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Arizona and other countries. Requires legislative leadership to appoint members, directs the Commission to perform trade promotion and policy coordination duties, and requires the Commission to submit an annual report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Terminates the Commission on July 1, 2034.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House International Trade
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HB2786 - TPT; exemption; textbook rental
Sponsors
Rep. Justin Olson (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Exempts the leasing or renting of textbooks from transaction privilege tax under the personal property rental classification. Applies to taxable periods beginning on or after the first day of the month following the general effective date.
Notes
Added Jan 21, 2026
- Added to EW & BT tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- BT recommends a support position 1/20/26
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
HB2813 - pharmacy benefits; workers' compensation
Sponsors
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes an employer or insurer to establish or contract with a formal pharmacy management network to provide medications to injured employees and allows reimbursement rates that differ from the Industrial Commission fee schedule, subject to minimum cost and dispensing fee requirements. Requires employers to notify employees and requires reimbursement of out-of-network prescriptions until proper notice is provided. Requires pharmacy management networks to accept licensed pharmacies willing to meet contract terms, register with the Industrial Commission and provide a dispute resolution process. Prohibits pharmacy management networks from charging pharmacies enrollment, credentialing or dispensing-related fees. Exempts registered pharmacy management networks from certain insurance regulation. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to EW & IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Rules
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Appropriations
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
HB2838 - education workforce innovation; pilot program
Sponsors
Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Establishes the Education and Workforce Innovation Pilot Program within the State Board of Education (SBE) to develop and test innovative education models aligned with student outcomes and workforce readiness. Authorizes SBE to select up to five public schools to participate for three school years, establish an advisory committee, and grant limited exemptions, waivers or modifications of state laws or rules as requested by participating schools. Requires SBE to submit to the Governor and the Legislature annual and final reports on Program implementation, outcomes and policy recommendations. Repeals the Program July 2, 2031.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Education
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 21, 2026
HB2875 - local regulation; prohibition; unmanned aircraft
Sponsors
Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Preempts cities, towns and counties from regulating the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems, and voids any conflicting local ordinances, policies or rules. Preserves limited local authority over publicly owned unmanned aircraft, takeoff and landing of model aircraft in parks and land use approvals near residential areas.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to TI & LRR tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Placed On House Commerce Agenda
Scheduled for House Commerce hearing – Tuesday, 02/03/2026 2:00 PM
CommerceJan 28, 2026
HCR2023 - expenditure limitation; school districts; 2027-2028
Sponsors
Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes school districts to expend local revenues in excess of the constitutional expenditure limitation in FY2027-28. Conditions the authorization on approval of the resolution by at least a two-thirds vote of the members of each house of the Legislature.
Notes
Added Jan 21, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Appropriations
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
SB1108 - cash transactions; mandatory rounding method
Sponsors
Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires a seller to apply Swedish rounding to the final total of a cash transaction to the nearest five-cent increment when one-cent coins are not available or not used. Requires posting notice of the rounding practice at the point of sale and prohibits using any rounding method other than Swedish rounding. Authorizes the Weights and Measures Services Division of the Arizona Department of Agriculture to enforce these requirements through warnings, orders, and civil penalties.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to BT tracking list on 1/12.
- BT recommends a support position 1/20/26.
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
SB1137 - underground facilities; excavations; notification
Sponsors
Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Establishes mandatory white lining by excavators before submitting excavation notice. Creates an interactive positive response system to document and verify locate responses and excavation communications. Creates a large project notification and coordination process that requires advance notice, coordination meetings, phased marking schedules, and extended marking timeframes for qualifying large excavations. Expands duties of excavators, underground facilities operators, and landlords for locating, marking, responding, and communicating, and deems compliance with large project plans and the interactive system as satisfying certain statutory duties. Requires the Arizona Corporation Commission to adopt rules for implementation.
Notes
Added Jan 14, 2026
- Added to TI tracking list on 1/13/2026.
- TI recommends a support position on 1/28/2026.
Last Action
Senate Caucus
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
SB1160 - drones; entertainment districts; prohibition
Sponsors
Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits operating a civil unmanned aircraft within 400 feet of or 400 feet above a “ticketed entertainment event” (defined) unless the operator has consent, qualifies for specified employment or utility exceptions, or operates over the operator’s own private property for noncommercial purposes without interfering with the event. Classifies a violation as a class 1 (highest) misdemeanor.
Notes
Added Jan 21, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/19/2026.
- LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Senate Caucus
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
SB1164 - ALTCS; providers; change of ownership
Sponsors
Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration and its program contractors, on request, to continue processing and paying claims for services provided by a licensed skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility after a change of ownership using the prior owner’s certification and subcontracts until the new owner completes enrollment and contracting.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Agenda
Scheduled for Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency hearing – Wednesday, 02/04/2026 9:00 AM
Regulatory Affairs and Government EfficiencyJan 29, 2026
SB1169 - appropriations; graduate medical education program
Sponsors
Sen. Carine Werner (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Appropriates $10 million from the state general fund and $18.77 million in expenditure authority in FY2026-27 to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration for graduate medical education programs to address Arizona’s physician shortage. Allows the monies to be used for direct and indirect graduate medical education costs and for start-up costs for new residency programs, and specifies that state funds may supplement but not supplant voluntary local payments to hospitals operating graduate medical education programs.
Notes
Added Jan 26, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on1/26/2026.
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate Standing Committee
Senate Health and Human Services passed
Health and Human ServicesJan 28, 2026
SB1198 - Arizona beef council; continuation
Sponsors
Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
The Arizona Beef Council is continued 8 years to July 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26
- PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Senate Caucus
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
SB1206 - storm related insurance claims
Sponsors
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Restricts public adjusters from soliciting representation during an ongoing loss-producing occurrence or emergency response and from participating in repair or reconstruction of property they adjust. Prohibits contractors from advertising to pay or paying insurance deductibles, acting as adjusters or negotiating insurance settlements, and from soliciting contracts during an active emergency response.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Finance
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
SB1210 - private postsecondary education; nondomiciled institutions
Sponsors
Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires private postsecondary education institutions domiciled outside Arizona that enroll Arizona residents in fully online programs and are not participants in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement to obtain out-of-state registration from the State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Establishes registration qualifications, financial protections, disclosures, reporting, record retention and annual renewal requirements. Applies licensure and registration obligations to degree-granting and vocational programs and extends student tuition recovery fund assessments and eligibility to registered out-of-state institutions.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- EW recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On Senate Education Agenda
Scheduled for Senate Education hearing – Wednesday, 02/04/2026 1:30 PM
EducationJan 29, 2026
SB1309 - pharmacists; care standard; prescriptions
Sponsors
Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Expands the definition of the practice of pharmacy to include initiating prescription orders in a patient’s best interests, subject to existing statutory limits. Establishes a standard of care for pharmacists by defining unprofessional conduct as failing to meet the standard of care provided by similarly qualified pharmacists in comparable settings. Requires each pharmacist to independently evaluate whether an act is within the practice of pharmacy, may be delegated and complies with state and federal law, the pharmacist’s education and training and the accepted standard of care.
Notes
Added Jan 22, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/22/2026.
- IH recommends a support position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 27, 2026
SB1552 - ADOT; revisions.
Sponsors
Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Makes various changes to statutes related to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Authorizes “blood transport vehicles” (defined) transporting human blood or blood products to use high occupancy vehicle lanes when displaying required decals or signs. Allows ADOT to designate a state highway or route as a primitive road. Allows ADOT to require additional identifying information as necessary from applicants for driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses. Extends the driver license photo update interval to 16 years, from 12 years. Repeals honorary consular official special license plates and required ADOT to recall the special plates and issue each person a standard license plate in lieu of the special plate.
Notes
Added Jan 30, 2026
- Added to TI & PA tracking list on 1/30/2026.
- TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.
Last Action
Placed On Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology Agenda
Scheduled for Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology hearing – Tuesday, 02/10/2026 1:30 PM
Appropriations, Transportation and TechnologyFeb 4, 2026
Bills Opposed
HB2005 - vaccination status; unprofessional conduct; policies
Sponsors
Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health professional from denying care or providing substandard care based on a person’s vaccination status and classifies such actions as unprofessional conduct. Prohibits health care institutions from adopting policies that allow health professionals to deny or diminish care based on vaccination status.
Notes
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Created at: Jan 7, 2026
Actions
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 12, 2026
HB2027 - physical availability; review; designated providers
Sponsors
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) from applying the physical availability requirements for the Pinal Active Management Area to any city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that already holds a designation of assured water supply. Requires ADWR, within 30 days after the effective date of this legislation, to review the physical availability of groundwater and stored water for each city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that holds a designation of assured water supply.
Notes
Added Jan 21, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026.
- AEW recommends an oppose position 1/20/26
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
Placed On House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Agenda
Scheduled for House Natural Resources, Energy & Water hearing – Tuesday, 02/10/2026 2:00 PM
Natural Resources, Energy & WaterFeb 4, 2026
HB2086 - vaccination mandates; masks; prohibition
Sponsors
Rep. Khyl Powell (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits “governmental entities” (defined to include the federal government, state government, and political subdivisions) from requiring residents to wear masks or face coverings, except for long-standing workplace safety and infection control measures unrelated to COVID-19. Prohibits governmental entities from requiring residents to receive any vaccination for any disease or virus. Prohibits businesses from requiring masks or vaccinations as a condition of entry or employment, subject to the same workplace safety exception.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
HB2119 - computer data center; application; deadline
Sponsors
Rep. Neal Carter (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Moves the deadline for the Arizona Commerce Authority to certify new computer data centers for tax relief to December 31, 2026, instead of December 31, 2033. Because this bill potentially increases state revenue, it requires a 2/3 vote of the members of each house of the Legislature to pass and becomes effective immediately on the Governor’s signature.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to BT tracking list on 1/6/2026
- BT recommends an oppose position 1/20/26
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Standing Committee
Referred to House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & InnovationJan 22, 2026
HB2134 - critical infrastructure; foreign adversaries; prohibition
Sponsors
Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits the use of software produced by a Chinese company for critical infrastructure in Arizona and prohibits governmental entities and critical infrastructure service providers (CISPs) from entering into or renewing contracts with a Chinese company that provide direct or indirect access to critical infrastructure. Requires critical communications infrastructure providers participating in a federal reimbursement program to annually certify the use and locations of prohibited equipment and requires the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to produce maps identifying affected areas. Requires the ACC to publish an annual list of prohibited technologies. If funding is provided, requires governmental entities and CISPs to remove listed technologies, subject to limited preapproval exceptions. Requires governmental entities and CISPs to annually certify that no newly prohibited technology has been attached to or connected with critical infrastructure systems. Establishes restrictions on agreements involving critical infrastructure with the People’s Republic of China. Requires the ACC to establish a secure communications channel for emergency coordination.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026
- AEW recommends an oppose position 1/20/26
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
HB2135 - liability; diversity; equity; inclusion laws
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Way (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes a person whose rights are violated to bring a civil action against a “covered entity” (defined) that violates a state or federal law prohibiting a diversity, equity and inclusion policy. Entitles a prevailing plaintiff to declaratory relief, injunctive relief, damages of at least $100,000, compensatory damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees. Establishes a three-year statute of limitations for bringing an action. Emergency clause.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/7/2026
- LLR recommends an oppose position 1/20/26
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Committee of the Whole
House COW passed amended
Committee of the WholeFeb 5, 2026
HB2194 - claims; prior authorization; denials; contact
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires a health care insurer that denies a claim or a prior authorization to provide a telephone number or email address for a department that can explain the denial and to provide a substantive response to questions within 2 business days after receipt. Effective July 1, 2027.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House Standing Committee
House Health & Human Services passed
Health & Human ServicesFeb 2, 2026
HB2196 - pharmacists; pharmacies; reimbursement costs; appeals
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from reimbursing a nonaffiliated pharmacist or nonaffiliated pharmacy less than the pharmacist’s or pharmacy’s actual cost for a prescription drug or device, subject to a specified exception tied to the state plan methodology. Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a professional dispensing fee at a rate not less than the state plan fee-for-service rate and prohibits using that fee to satisfy the actual cost reimbursement requirement. Requires pharmacy benefit managers to establish, file, and obtain approval of reimbursement appeal procedures, authorizes agents to file appeals, and requires corrective actions and broader application of appeal outcomes when a pharmacist or pharmacy prevails. Applies to contracts entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after December 31, 2026.
Notes
Added Jan 12, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Appropriations
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 21, 2026
HB2247 - blood donations; patient notification
Sponsors
Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires a physician to notify a patient before surgery of the option to donate the patient’s own blood or to have a compatible family member or friend make a directed blood donation for the patient’s use and, if requested, to contact a blood bank and timely complete the required paperwork.
Notes
Added Jan 14, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
HB2248 - medical interventions; prohibition
Sponsors
Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits business entities from refusing service, employment, access, or compensation based on whether a person has received or used a medical intervention, with limited exceptions. Prohibits ticket issuers from denying access to entertainment events based on a ticket holder’s medical intervention status. Prohibits schools from requiring a medical intervention to attend, enter a campus, or be employed, subject to the Parents’ Bill of Rights. Prohibits state, county, and local governments from requiring a medical intervention as a condition of employment, benefits, services, licenses, permits, building entry, or transportation and from providing differential compensation based on medical intervention status. Authorizes the Attorney General or county prosecuting attorney to enforce violations and recover attorney fees and costs.
Notes
Added Jan 14, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
HB2250 - prior authorizations; habilitative services
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires health care insurers and utilization review agents to honor a prior authorization from a previous plan for at least 90 days after new coverage begins and to protect recently authorized services from changes in coverage criteria for one year, if specified conditions are met. Prohibits insurers and agents from requiring prior authorization for the first 12 visits of physical or occupational therapy for each new “episode of care” (defined) for rehabilitative or habilitative services. Exempts providers from prior authorization for a health care service for 12 months if at least 90 percent of the provider’s recent requests for that service were approved, and establishes standards for granting, reviewing, and revoking exemptions. Requires health care services plans to provide an opportunity for the provider tp discuss medical necessity with a plan decision-maker.
Notes
Added Jan 14, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Rules
Referred to House Health & Human Services
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
HB2333 - insurance; prosthetics; orthotics; reporting requirements
Sponsors
Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations and disability insurers, including group and blanket disability insurers, to provide coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices that is at least equivalent to Medicare Part B and under no less favorable terms than other medical or surgical benefits for policies or contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Requires coverage to include purchase, fitting, repair and replacement as medically necessary to restore daily functioning and physical activity. Prohibits disability-based discrimination in coverage or pricing, and limits cost sharing to terms no more restrictive than comparable inpatient services. Requires insurers to ensure access to at least two in-state providers, cover medically necessary replacements without lifetime limits and reimburse out-of-network providers when in-network services are unavailable. Requires the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to issue annual guidance reports beginning January 1, 2028. Requires insurers to submit annual claims and payment reports through January 1, 2032, after which the reporting requirement is repealed.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On House Health & Human Services Agenda
Scheduled for House Health & Human Services hearing – Monday, 02/09/2026 2:00 PM
Health & Human ServicesFeb 3, 2026
HB2335 - health professionals; patients; vaccination status
Sponsors
Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health professional from refusing to provide medical care to a person based on the person’s vaccination status by classifying it as unprofessional conduct.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HB2336 - health insurers; vaccine mandate; prohibition
Sponsors
Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a “health insurer” (defined), beginning January 1, 2027, from including a vaccine mandate as a condition of coverage in a health insurance contract.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HB2407 - insurance; claims processing; downcoded claims
Sponsors
Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health insurer from using an automated process, system, or tool to make a final decision to downcode a medical claim and requires a documented review by a licensed health care professional of the same specialty as the treating provider. Prohibits downcoding based solely on diagnosis codes and requires detailed notice to the treating provider that explains the reason for downcoding, identifies the reviewing professional and describes appeal rights. Requires health insurers to provide a clear appeals process, allows batch appeals of similar claims and prohibits discriminatory downcoding practices against providers who treat complex or chronic conditions. Authorizes the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to enforce these requirements by imposing civil penalties and ordering reprocessing of improperly downcoded claims with interest.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
HB2433 - medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires an insurer that offers Medicare supplement insurance to persons age 65 or older to also offer the same coverage to persons under age 65 who are enrolled in Medicare due to end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Requires all benefits and coverages available to enrollees age 65 or older to be available on the same terms to these under-65 enrollees. Establishes enrollment periods for under-65 enrollees tied to Medicare Part B enrollment, retroactive eligibility decisions or loss of group coverage, and creates a special application window for existing enrollees. Prohibits insurers from charging under-65 enrollees with end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis premium rates higher than those charged to enrollees age 65.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HB2434 - controlled substances prescription monitoring program
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires pharmacies to report dispensing data to the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Requires all Program reporters to submit the required information within one business day after a prescription is sold to the ultimate user. Eliminates the option for reporters to request a waiver from reporting requirements for technological limitations. Renames and refocuses the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Compliance Workgroup to identify noncompliance with mandatory program use and updates record retention requirements, and modifies Workgroup membership requirements.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
HB2447 - insurance; reimbursement rates; nurse anesthetist
Sponsors
Rep. Chris Lopez (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits health insurers, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations and disability insurers from imposing a reimbursement rate for a certified registered nurse anesthetist that differs from the reimbursement rate for a physician for the same authorized services. Allows insurers to establish variable reimbursement rates based on quality or performance-based measures.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On House Health & Human Services Agenda
Scheduled for House Health & Human Services hearing – Monday, 02/09/2026 2:00 PM
Health & Human ServicesFeb 3, 2026
HB2450 - contracts; public works; employees; apprenticeships.
Sponsors
Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Deletes the prohibition on agencies and political subdivisions requiring, as a condition of bidding, award, or performance of a public works contract, that a contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or carrier participate in or contribute to registered apprenticeship programs.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- LLR recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Commerce
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
HB2555 - businesses; requirement to accept cash
Sponsors
Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires retail businesses with a physical location in Arizona to accept cash for goods and services totaling $100 or less and prohibits charging a fee or penalty for cash payments. Creates a private right of action for violations and authorizes damages and attorney fees, with annual inflation adjustments. Exempts written contracts specifying payment methods and online sales.
Notes
Added Jan 21, 2026
- Added to BT& LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- BT recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House Minority Caucus
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority CaucusFeb 3, 2026
HB2585 - AHCCCS; reimbursement; noncontracting providers
Sponsors
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires an AHCCCS contractor to reimburse a noncontracting provider for laboratory services when a member is referred by a contracted provider. Prohibits contractors from requiring prior authorization for diagnostic services and from taking or threatening retaliatory action against a contracted provider for referring a member to a noncontracting provider.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Health & Human Services
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HB2617 - insurance; prostate cancer; cost sharing
Sponsors
Rep. Walt Blackman (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group or blanket disability insurers from imposing cost sharing for diagnostic prostate cancer screenings for “high-risk patients” (defined) for policies or contracts issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Placed On House Health & Human Services Agenda
Scheduled for House Health & Human Services hearing – Monday, 02/09/2026 2:00 PM
Health & Human ServicesFeb 3, 2026
HB2726 - AHCCCS; mild obstructive sleep apnea
Sponsors
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Adds diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea to the list of services that Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) contractors are required to provide, including patient screening and the use of a Food and Drug Administration-approved prescription device provided through a durable medical equipment benefit.
Notes
Added Jan 16, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position on 1/26/2026.
Last Action
Placed On House Health & Human Services Agenda
Scheduled for House Health & Human Services hearing – Monday, 02/09/2026 2:00 PM
Health & Human ServicesFeb 3, 2026
HCR2022 - right to work; repeal
Sponsors
Rep. Mariana Sandoval (D)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Repeals the right to work without membership in a labor organization contained in the state Constitution. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- EW recommends an opposing position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Commerce
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
HCR2027 - in-state student status; postsecondary education
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Way (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires an individual, beginning July 1, 2027, to meet specified education, graduation and citizenship or lawful immigration status criteria to qualify for in-state student classification for tuition purposes at Arizona universities and community colleges. Repeals statutes granting persons without lawful immigration status who graduate from high school in Arizona eligibility for in-state tuition. Severability clause. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added Jan 19, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/19/2026.
- EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Education
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
HCR2041 - tuition rates; students; citizenship; requirements
Sponsors
Rep. Rachel Keshel (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits Arizona universities and community colleges from charging a United States citizen a tuition rate higher than the rate charged to a noncitizen student. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added Jan 19, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/19/2026.
- EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Education
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 22, 2026
HM2002 - USMCA; withdrawal; urging Congress
Sponsors
Rep. Khyl Powell (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Urges the President and Congress of the United States to withdraw from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), asserting that it threatens national sovereignty, facilitates the formation of a North American Union modeled after the European Union, and undermines the United States Constitution by ceding congressional authority to supranational bodies.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to LRR tracking list on 1/6/2026
- LLR recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.
- PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Last Action
House First Reading
Referred to House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Referred to House Rules
First ReadingJan 12, 2026
SB1012 - concealed weapons; notice; repeal
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Allows individuals to carry a concealed handgun on the premises of an on-sale liquor licensee if they have a valid concealed weapons permit and do not consume spirituous liquor. Removes the ability of liquor licensees to prohibit firearms on their premises by posting signs.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/6/2026
- EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Judiciary and Elections
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
SB1014 - insurance; gender surgeries; documentation; reports
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires health insurers that cover gender transition procedures to also cover gender detransition procedures beginning January 1, 2027. Requires physicians and other licensed health care entities that perform gender transition procedures to provide or pay for detransition procedures. Requires insurers covering gender transition services to submit monthly reports to the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) on detransition claims, and requires DIFI to publish an annual statistical report. Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and enforce compliance. Requires state agencies to develop expedited processes, by June 30, 2028, for individuals undergoing gender detransition to update names and sex or gender designations on official documents.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Rules
Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
First ReadingJan 12, 2026
SB1015 - gender transition procedures; provider liability
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Imposes strict personal liability on health care professionals and physicians who provide gender transition procedures to minors by requiring them to pay all costs of any detransition procedures sought within 25 years after the transition began and by making them strictly liable for any physical, psychological, emotional or physiological injury arising from the treatment or its aftereffects. Authorizes injured individuals or their legal guardians to bring civil actions for detransition costs within 8 years after the person’s 18th birthday or within 4 years after the discovery of the injury, and to seek damages, equitable relief, attorney fees and other remedies for injuries. Prohibits contractual waivers of these liabilities.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate Caucus
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority CaucusJan 27, 2026
SB1016 - employers; medical products; religious exemption
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires employers that receive notice that an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs prevent the employee from taking any medical product, instead of only the COVID-19 vaccination, to provide a reasonable accommodation unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Prohibits employers from inquiring into the truthfulness of an employee’s religious beliefs beyond what federal law allows, from discriminating in employment, wages or benefits based on refusal to take a medical product, and from sharing religious exemption requests internally except as needed to process them. Requires employers to offer a standardized religious exemption form. Authorizes employees whose employers violate these requirements to file a complaint with the Attorney General. Requires the Attorney General to investigate impose a $5,000 civil penalty on employers that do not correct noncompliance within 10 days.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate Caucus
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority CaucusJan 27, 2026
SB1046 - telecommunications infrastructure; equipment requirements
Sponsors
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires critical telecommunications infrastructure located within or serving Arizona to be constructed without equipment manufactured by a foreign adversary and requires the removal and replacement of existing prohibited equipment. Requires telecommunications providers to certify annually to the Arizona Corporation Commission that their critical telecommunications infrastructure does not use prohibited equipment. Prohibits telecommunications providers that fail to comply from receiving state, local, or certain federal monies for the development or support of critical telecommunications infrastructure. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to TI & AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026
- TI recommends an oppose position on 1/27/2026.
Last Action
Placed On Senate Public Safety Agenda
Scheduled for Senate Public Safety hearing – Wednesday, 02/11/2026 1:30 PM
Public SafetyFeb 5, 2026
SB1068 - disruption; educational institution; concealed weapon
Sponsors
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a governing board of a university, college, or community college from adopting or enforcing a policy or rule that bans the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who holds a valid concealed weapons permit or that prohibits the lawful transportation or storage of a firearm.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to EW tracking list on 1/6/2026
- EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate Caucus
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority CaucusJan 27, 2026
SB1086 - AHCCCS; noncontracting providers; reimbursement
Sponsors
Sen. Mark Finchem (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires an Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) contractor to reimburse a noncontracting provider for laboratory services provided to an enrolled AHCCCS member when a contracted provider makes the referral. Prohibits AHCCCS contractors from requiring prior authorization for diagnostic services. Prohibits AHCCCS contractors from taking or threatening retaliatory action against a contracted provider for referring a member to a noncontracted provider.
Notes
Added Jan 7, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Referred to Senate Rules
Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
First ReadingJan 12, 2026
SB1159 - health insurers; savings incentive program
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires, instead of allows, a health insurer to establish a savings incentive program that rewards enrollees for obtaining medically necessary covered health care services at prices below the insurer’s usual reimbursement. Requires the program to apply the enrollee’s payment toward the deductible and out-of-pocket maximum and to reimburse 50 percent of the difference between the price paid and the insurer’s usual reimbursement. Authorizes reimbursement through a deposit into a health savings account or a 530A account, or by providing cash.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommended an oppose position on 1/26/2026
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Finance
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 15, 2026
SB1165 - insurance; cost sharing; breast exams
Sponsors
Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group or blanket disability insurers from imposing cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations on policies, contracts, or evidence of coverage issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Applies the prohibition after the deductible is met for high-deductible health plans, except that preventive services apply regardless of whether the deductible is met.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Finance
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
SB1191 - medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD.
Sponsors
Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires an insurer that offers Medicare supplement insurance to persons age 65 or older to also offer the same coverage to persons under age 65 who are enrolled in Medicare due to end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Requires all benefits and coverages available to enrollees age 65 or older to be available on the same terms to these under-65 enrollees. Establishes enrollment periods for under-65 enrollees tied to Medicare Part B enrollment, retroactive eligibility decisions or loss of group coverage, and creates a special application window for existing enrollees. Prohibits insurers from charging under-65 enrollees with end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis premium rates higher than those charged to enrollees age 65.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Finance
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
SB1194 - vaccination status; denial; prohibition
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits health professionals and health care institutions from denying care or services, or adversely affecting the options, priority level or quality of care, based on a person’s vaccination status. Authorizes a person to bring a civil action for a violation. Subjects a violating health professional or health care institution to a civil penalty of $500 per violation or three times actual damages, whichever is greater, and allows the court to award punitive damages, costs and attorney fees. Specifies that a declared public health emergency, health care crisis or pandemic does not override or exempt compliance with these prohibitions.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
SB1212 - health insurance; reimbursement rates; vaccines
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health care insurer, beginning January 1, 2027, from reimbursing a health professional at different rates based on a covered individual’s vaccination status.
Notes
Added Jan 15, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Finance
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 20, 2026
SB1347 - health insurance; fertility preservation; coverage
Sponsors
Sen. Carine Werner (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires health insurers, health care services organizations, hospital and medical service corporations, and disability insurers to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for individuals of reproductive age who are diagnosed with cancer and whose medically necessary treatment may cause infertility, for policies issued, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Prohibits insurers from requiring preauthorization for covered fertility preservation services, allows standard cost sharing and benefit limits, and authorizes religious employers to obtain exemptions with notice to covered individuals.
Notes
Added Jan 23, 2026
- Added to IH tracking list on 1/23/2026.
- IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Finance
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 26, 2026
SB1417 - autonomous vehicles; safety; data
Sponsors
Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Requires Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) approval of operational design domains and service areas for autonomous vehicles. Requires fully autonomous vehicles to meet specified insurance minimums, demonstrate performance with vulnerable road users and distinct roadway participants, retain and provide collision and near-miss data, and obtain a manufacturer or operator identifier. Authorizes ADOT to adopt rules, impose civil penalties, restrict or suspend operations for safety risks, and administer a new Autonomous Vehicle Safety Fund to support audits, testing, and training. Allows cities and towns to regulate autonomous vehicle staging, parking, and construction detours. Effective January 1, 2027. Severability clause.
Notes
Added Jan 27, 2026
- Added to TI tracking list on 1/27/2026
- TI recommends an oppose position on 1/27/2026.
Last Action
Senate First Reading
Referred to Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Referred to Senate Rules
First ReadingJan 27, 2026
SB1545 - pharmacy benefit managers; pharmacy permits
Sponsors
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Primary Sponsor
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from acquiring or holding a direct or indirect interest in a retail pharmacy permit in Arizona and requires the State Board of Pharmacy to revoke or not renew permits held in violation. Authorizes the Board to issue or convert to limited service pharmacy permits to ensure patient access to rare, orphaned, or limited distribution drugs and to extend permits during pending sales to eligible buyers. Requires Board notice to affected permit holders, and requires pharmacies that lose retail authority to notify patients and prescribing providers. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added Jan 29, 2026
Added to IH & PA tracking list 1/29/26
Last Action
Bill Introduced
Bill Introduced
Bill IntroducedJan 28, 2026
