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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2049: radiation therapy; rural counties

HB 2049 allows rural Arizona hospitals (with under 400,000 residents or designated as critical access hospitals) to use particle accelerators for cancer treatment under "general supervision" instead of requiring a doctor's constant presence. It requires hospitals to establish written treatment protocols reviewed annually, have doctors observe technicians every six months, and ensure doctors are available on-site at least once weekly for patient care. The bill directly affects rural hospitals and radiation therapy technologists by expanding access to cancer treatment while maintaining safety through documented protocols and oversight. This policy change aims to improve cancer care access in underserved areas without altering existing federal regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows rural hospitals to provide cancer radiation therapy with relaxed supervision rules, improving patient access to essential care in underserved areas while maintaining safety protocols.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2082: childhood cancer research; commission

HB 2082 establishes a state fund for childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research, managed by a new commission. It allocates monies to Arizona-based nonprofit health care providers and research institutions conducting early-stage clinical trials for pediatric cancers or rare diseases, allowing collaboration with out-of-state facilities. The commission - comprising childhood cancer survivors, caregivers, medical experts, and advocacy representatives - awards grants, recuses members with conflicts of interest, and must report annual grant details and research outcomes to lawmakers starting in 2027. The fund, exempt from typical budget lapse rules, is financed through legislative appropriations, donations, and a specific fee (with the first $32,000 reimbursing the fee payer).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to childhood cancer research, directly funding an essential public health program through grant awards.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes state fund for childhood cancer research, allocates monies to healthcare providers for clinical trials, directly advancing pediatric cancer treatment funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2096: forgivable financial assistance; cesspool remediation

HB 2096 creates a program for Arizona counties to receive **forgivable financial assistance** from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority to remediate cesspools posing risks to water quality, groundwater, or public health. It directly affects counties with high-risk cesspools, prioritizing projects in groundwater vulnerability zones, near surface waters, or in low-to-moderate income communities. Key provisions include: forgivable principal (no repayment required) for replacing cesspools with approved on-site systems or sewer connections, no voter approval needed for this assistance (unlike standard loans), and mandatory coordination with the Department of Environmental Quality. Counties must use funds exclusively for eliminating existing cesspools and cannot apply income-based eligibility to abandoned properties. The bill is proposed legislation (prefiled in 2025) and not yet enacted.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds cesspool remediation to protect water quality and groundwater, directly reducing pollution risks to natural resources and public health. Explicit environmental protection intent.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly targets cesspool remediation to protect public health by addressing water contamination risks, aligning with healthcare's public health component.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2093: mental health instruction requirement; repeal

HB 2093 repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-701.03, which previously required mental health instruction in certain educational settings. This bill removes a mandate that likely affected school districts and educational programs by eliminating the requirement for specific mental health curriculum. The repeal directly impacts schools and educational institutions previously subject to this instruction requirement. No new provisions are added; the bill solely eliminates the existing statutory requirement.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRepeals mandatory mental health curriculum requirement, removing an educational mandate from schools without replacement.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals mental health instruction mandate in schools, weakening mandated mental health education in educational settings, directly restricting a healthcare-related requirement.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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passed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2411: coerced abortion; abortion-inducing drugs

HB 2411 makes it a class 2 felony to knowingly administer or give an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent, with the intent to cause an abortion. The bill defines "abortion-inducing drug" broadly to include off-label uses of medications like mifepristone (RU-486) or misoprostol, while excluding drugs prescribed for other medical purposes (e.g., chemotherapy) or contraceptives used as intended. It explicitly states this law does not prevent prosecution under other laws if the drug causes death or injury. The bill focuses on criminalizing non-consensual administration of such drugs, not on restricting abortion access generally.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts access to abortion services by criminalizing unauthorized administration of abortion drugs, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2179: air ambulance services

HB 2179 amends Arizona law to expand legal immunity for health professionals and institutions during public health emergencies, including air ambulance attendants. The bill protects those acting in good faith - such as delaying non-urgent care or altering treatment due to pandemic-related resource shortages - from civil liability, unless proven to have acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct. It specifically includes "air ambulance attendants" in the definition of health professionals covered under emergency care immunity provisions (Section 32-1471). The bill applies to actions taken on or after March 11, 2020, related to the pandemic state of emergency. It does not create new air ambulance services but clarifies protections for existing personnel providing emergency care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects health professionals (including air ambulance attendants) from liability during emergencies, enabling continued care without fear of lawsuits during resource shortages.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2177: AHCCCS; waivers; American Indians; services

HB 2177 requires Arizona's health director to annually seek federal Medicaid waivers to restore coverage for specific health services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native members at tribal or Indian health facilities. The bill specifically aims to cover services eliminated, reduced, or limited in Arizona's Medicaid plan after September 2010, including medically necessary dental care. It directly affects tribal health facilities and enrolled members who receive care through these providers under federal law. The key mechanism is mandating annual waiver applications to authorize state payments for these previously excluded services, ensuring tribal facilities can bill Medicaid for covered care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestores Medicaid coverage for tribal health services (including dental care) eliminated since 2010, directly expanding access to covered health services for American Indian/Alaska Native members.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2584: public monies; genetic sequencing; prohibition

HB 2584 amends Arizona law governing state health insurance funding for public employees. It sets monthly spending limits for state-provided health coverage: $500 per individual, $1,200 per married couple (both state employees), or $1,200 per family (one employee spouse). The bill requires the Department of Administration to offer various plan types (including HMOs and indemnity plans) and mandates self-insurance programs include specific protections like grievance procedures and quality standards. It directly affects all full-time state employees and their dependents by defining how public funds can cover their health insurance. The bill does not address genetic sequencing, as suggested by its title.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesSets explicit monthly spending limits ($500/$1,200) on state health insurance for public employees, restricting government expenditure on this budget item.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareSets strict monthly spending limits ($500/$1,200) on state health coverage, restricting funding levels and limiting benefits for public employees.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill imposes strict monthly spending limits on state health coverage for public employees, restricting benefit scope and value despite mandating some procedural protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2050: radiologic technologists; radiologist assistants

HB 2050 updates Arizona's regulations for medical imaging professionals. It sets specific education standards for radiologic technology schools (24 months, 400 classroom hours, 1,865 clinical hours), establishes exam content covering radiation safety and imaging techniques, and creates new certification for bone densitometry technicians. The bill formally defines "radiologist assistants" as a distinct role requiring department certification, allowing them to perform specific procedures under a radiologist's supervision (like fluoroscopy and administering contrast) but prohibiting image interpretation or diagnosis. It also mandates continuing education requirements ranging from 2 to 50 hours every two years, depending on certification type. This directly affects radiologic technologists, radiologist assistants, bone densitometry technicians, and nuclear medicine technologists in Arizona.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets education/certification standards for radiologic techs and radiologist assistants, ensuring qualified professionals and safe imaging services, strengthening healthcare quality and patient safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

passed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2060: educational facilities; abortion; prohibited activities

HB 2060 prohibits abortions at public educational facilities in Arizona except when necessary to save a woman's life. It applies to all public schools, colleges, universities (including those under the Arizona Board of Regents), and their employees acting in their official capacity. The bill explicitly bans institutions from performing abortions or encouraging/facilitating them, with exceptions only for life-saving medical emergencies as defined in existing law. This affects all public educational institutions and their staff, restricting abortion access on campus grounds. The legislation amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 15-115.01 and 15-1630 to enforce these restrictions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits abortion access at public schools except life-threatening emergencies, restricting a healthcare service within the defined topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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