HB 2019 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

schools; water safety; information; resources

HB 2019 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to provide parents and students aged 18+ with information about water safety education and a list of local providers offering certified swimming lessons starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Schools must share this information electronically or in print, including free or low-cost options. The bill defines "water safety course" as age-appropriate education aimed at reducing drowning risks in and around water. It directly affects all Arizona public and charter schools, their students, and local water safety providers. The law was signed by the governor on May 6, 2025.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 6, 2025 Signed May 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version → Chaptered Version · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was formally enacted into law as Chapter 128, adding a new section to Arizona Revised Statutes that requires the Department of Education to compile water safety information and provider lists for public schools. The changes are primarily formatting and procedural, converting the bill from its House Engrossed version to its Chaptered (enacted) version with no substantive policy modifications to the water safety requirements.

Scope change

No substantive change to scope or applicability; the bill was enacted into law as originally proposed.

TECHNICAL

Bill title and header formatting changed from 'House Engrossed' to 'Chapter 0128 - 571R - H Ver of HB2019' indicating official enactment.

Added official enactment dates: Governor approval on May 6, 2025, and Secretary of State filing on May 6, 2025.

Minor formatting adjustments including removal of page markers and reorganization of header information.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House Feb 6, 2025

How they voted

28–1

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 30

Apr 29, 2025

D Democratic13

12 Yea 1

92% Yea

R Republican17

16 Yea 1 Nay

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 6, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by Governor

executive

Apr 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Jan 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors