civil liability; fraudulent scientific research
SB 1066 would allow Arizona's attorney general or county attorneys to sue researchers who knowingly or recklessly publish false scientific findings. It includes key protections for researchers who pre-register studies, correct errors, or share data openly after publication. If sued, researchers could face fines up to $50,000, injunctions, or compensation for damages to institutions or individuals harmed. Private parties may also sue for actual damages under separate provisions. The bill sets a four-year deadline for such lawsuits after research is published.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 19, 2025
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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Senate Engrossed Version
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MODERATE
The bill was renumbered from an introduced version to a Senate Engrossed version, indicating it has passed the Senate. The most significant policy change is the addition of exemptions that shield universities accredited by recognized agencies and drug manufacturers registered with the Arizona Board of Pharmacy from liability under this new law. These additions effectively narrow the bill's scope by protecting specific institutions and industries from being sued for fraudulent scientific research.
Scope change
The bill's applicability is now limited; it no longer applies to accredited universities or registered drug manufacturers, who are explicitly exempted from liability.
ELIGIBILITY
Added an exemption protecting researchers at accredited universities from civil liability.
Added an exemption protecting drug manufacturers registered with the Arizona Board of Pharmacy from civil liability.
DEFINITION
Modified the section containing definitions to include the new exemptions before the original definitions of fraudulent research.
TECHNICAL
Changed the document header from 'Introduced Version' to 'Senate Engrossed Version' and updated the bill title format.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Wendy Rogers
RRepublican
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