vaccination status; unprofessional conduct; policies

HB 2005 prohibits health professionals and healthcare institutions in Arizona from denying care or providing substandard care based on a patient's vaccination status. The bill adds two new provisions: one making such discrimination an act of unprofessional conduct for health professionals (A.R.S. § 32-3230.03), and another banning healthcare facilities from adopting policies that permit this discrimination (A.R.S. § 36-420.06). It directly affects doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers by requiring them to provide equal care regardless of a patient's vaccination status. The bill is currently prefilled (2025-11-17) and would become law if passed. This is a policy change focused on preventing discrimination in healthcare access.