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passed · Arizona · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2184: fetal death; funeral homes

HB 2184 amends Arizona statutes to require hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers to submit fetal death certificates within seven days for deaths occurring after 20 weeks of gestation or weighing over 350 grams, if requested by the mother. The bill also significantly expands abortion consent requirements, mandating that providers verbally inform patients 24 hours before the procedure about fetal development, alternatives, medical risks, and resources like adoption services and prenatal care assistance. It requires written certification that this information was provided and includes a specific provision allowing surgical abortion patients to choose final disposition of fetal remains, including transfer to a funeral home. The bill directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and women seeking abortion services in Arizona, with no substantive changes related to funeral home operations beyond this single disposal option.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExpands abortion consent requirements with mandatory 24-hour counseling and fetal development details, restricting access to abortion services as a healthcare procedure.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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failed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2726: AHCCCS; mild obstructive sleep apnea

HB 2726 adds coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea under Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS). This specifically includes patient screening and the use of FDA-approved prescription devices delivered through the durable medical equipment benefit. The bill directly affects AHCCCS enrollees with mild sleep apnea, ensuring this treatment is covered as a medically necessary service. It does not change eligibility or funding but explicitly lists this condition as a covered service under the program's health care benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds Medicaid coverage for mild sleep apnea diagnosis/treatment, expanding access to medically necessary care without restricting benefits95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2833: mandatory reporting; violent threats; minors

HB 2833 requires certain professionals - including doctors, teachers, social workers, and child welfare staff - to report suspected abuse, violent threats, or neglect involving minors to child safety authorities or law enforcement. It expands mandatory reporting to cover threats of death or serious injury, physical injury not explained by medical history, and denial of necessary medical care, while exempting clergy from reporting confessions (but not personal observations of harm). Reports must be made immediately with details like the minor’s identity and incident specifics, and the law includes limited exemptions for consensual minor-on-minor interactions and accidental playground injuries. This bill directly affects minors at risk of harm and the professionals legally obligated to report such incidents.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates reporting of denied medical care for minors, directly protecting access to healthcare services and preventing neglect of necessary treatment.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2438: podiatric licensure compact

HB 2438 creates a compact allowing podiatric physicians (foot doctors) licensed in one participating state to more easily obtain licenses in other participating states through a streamlined process. It requires physicians to designate a "state of principal license" (where they primarily practice or reside) and ensures they must comply with the licensing rules of the state where the patient is located during treatment. The compact adds a new pathway for cross-state practice without changing existing state laws governing podiatric medicine. This directly affects podiatric physicians seeking to practice across state lines in states that adopt the compact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines cross-state practice for podiatrists, improving patient access to specialized foot care services without restricting coverage or funding.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2271: insurers covering firefighters; rate deviation

HB 2271 allows insurers covering firefighters and fire investigators to request a special rate increase for workers' compensation claims related to cancer, provided they are not reimbursed for these claims through Arizona’s Municipal Firefighter Cancer Reimbursement Fund. Insurers must submit actuarial analysis using specific data on cancer claims, loss ratios, and medical costs to justify the increase. This rate adjustment requires a 60-day review period (longer than the standard 30 days) and must be filed with the state insurance director. The bill directly affects insurers providing workers' compensation for firefighters, targeting rising costs linked to cancer-related claims under Section 23-901.09.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows insurers to request rate adjustments for cancer claims related to firefighting, supporting occupational healthcare coverage and preventing underfunding of treatment costs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2085: gender transition; minors; prohibitions.

HB 2085 prohibits physicians and health professionals in Arizona from providing or referring minors under 18 for gender transition procedures, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, or surgery. The bill allows exceptions for minors with specific medical conditions, such as disorders of sex development, or for treating infections or injuries caused by prior gender transition care. It bans public funding for such procedures in state facilities, government-employed providers, or state health insurance programs. Violations may lead to professional discipline, private lawsuits for damages, or enforcement actions by the attorney general.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits healthcare providers from offering gender transition procedures to minors, bans public funding for such care, and restricts access to gender-affirming healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Arizona · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2190: physician assistants; licensure compact

HB 2190 creates Arizona's participation in a physician assistant (PA) licensure compact, allowing PAs licensed in Arizona to practice across state lines in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It directly affects PAs (especially military families who relocate) and patients seeking care from PAs in multiple states. The key mechanism is "compact privilege," which grants PAs the right to practice in a "remote state" (where the patient is located) under that state's laws, while requiring PAs to follow the rules of the patient's location. Arizona's licensing board retains authority to take disciplinary action against PAs practicing under the compact, and the bill mandates mutual recognition of licenses, criminal background checks, and reporting of adverse actions to a shared data system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state PA practice, improving patient access to healthcare services without additional licensing barriers95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · Arizona · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2796: AHCCCS; enrollment verification; presumptive eligibility

HB 2796 strengthens eligibility verification for Arizona’s Medicaid program (AHCCCS) by requiring monthly and quarterly data checks with state agencies. It mandates verification of income, residency, employment, and other changes using state databases (like tax records and death certificates) instead of accepting self-reported information. The bill also restricts temporary "presumptive eligibility" coverage to children and pregnant women only, requiring federal waiver approval, and imposes training requirements for hospitals that fail to meet verification standards. These changes directly affect AHCCCS members and participating hospitals by tightening enrollment rules and reducing reliance on self-attestation.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts presumptive eligibility to children/pregnant women only, requiring federal waiver, limiting temporary coverage access and tightening verification barriers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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