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HB 2693 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

genetic sequencing; insurance; prohibition

HB 2693 prohibits Arizona insurers from covering genetic sequencing performed using devices made by companies domiciled in or controlled by specific "foreign adversaries" (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, or Hong Kong). It applies to health, disability, and group insurance policies, allowing insurers to deny coverage for such sequencing without requiring coverage for it. The bill defines "foreign adversary" broadly to include countries designated by the federal government and entities under their control. This legislation was passed by the Arizona legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on May 2, 2025.
Issues: ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts insurance coverage for genetic sequencing using devices from specified foreign adversaries, allowing insurers to deny such coverage. This limits health coverage access for a specific medical service.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts insurers from covering genetic sequencing using devices from 'foreign adversaries,' directly limiting adoption of specific foreign technology in healthcare, opposing broad tech access.92% confidence
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Vetoed
May 2025
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Vetoed May 2, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 3 edits · Apr 16, 2025
MINOR
The bill was transferred from the House to the Senate version with minor formatting adjustments and one substantive clarification. The most significant change is the addition of the word 'sequencing' to clarify that genetic testing coverage requirements apply specifically to genetic sequencing procedures. The definition of 'Company' was reformatted for consistency but retains the same meaning. The definition of 'Foreign adversary' was also reformatted without changing the list of countries included.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains unchanged as the substantive provisions are identical between versions, with only the genetic coverage requirement being more precisely defined.
REQUIREMENT

Added the word 'sequencing' to the genetic coverage exemption to clarify that the requirement applies specifically to genetic sequencing procedures rather than all genetic-related coverage.

TECHNICAL

Reformatted the definition of 'Company' for better readability without changing the scope of entities covered.

Reformatted the definition of 'Foreign adversary' for better readability without changing the list of included countries.

Floor votes · House Feb 17, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Amendments
2
May 2, 2025
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor
executive
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Leo Biasiucci
Leo Biasiucci
RRepublican
AZ
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