Rep. Seth Blattman

Maddy summaryHB 2463 repeals Section 36-3604 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which prohibited abortion services provided through telemedicine. This repeal removes a specific legal restriction that previously blocked telehealth providers from offering abortion care in Arizona. The bill does not create new abortion policies but eliminates an existing prohibition on telemedicine for abortion services. As a result, abortion providers could potentially offer telemedicine-based abortion care without violating this statute if the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHB 2743 repeals a requirement for healthcare providers in Arizona to report certain abortion-related data to the state. It directly affects healthcare facilities and providers who previously had to submit this information under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36, chapter 20, article 2. The bill removes this specific reporting obligation by eliminating the referenced statute from state law. This is a straightforward repeal of an existing administrative requirement with no new provisions or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 2806 commits Arizona to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), requiring the state to award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the nationwide popular vote. If enough states join the compact to control 270 electoral votes (a majority), Arizona would certify its electors based on the national popular vote winner, not the state's winner. The bill adds a new chapter to Arizona law outlining how member states would coordinate to implement this system, including requiring states to share vote totals and certify electors for the national popular vote winner. This affects Arizona's election process and its presidential electors, but only takes effect once the compact reaches the required threshold of electoral votes.

Maddy summaryHB 2744, titled the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act," establishes a legal right for Arizonans to access contraception and for health professionals to provide it. The bill prohibits any state or local law that singles out contraception services or makes access harder - such as requiring special permits for birth control or restricting where it can be distributed. It also mandates that patients must give voluntary, informed consent for sterilization procedures. This bill does not create new access to contraception but aims to protect existing access by preventing restrictive laws targeting contraceptive care.

Maddy summaryThe bill title "HB 2746: abortion; providers; waiting period; ultrasound" does not match the provided bill text, which amends Arizona's nursing board regulations (Section 32-1606, A.R.S.). The text states the board lacks authority to decide scope of practice for abortion (referencing A.R.S. §36-2151) but contains no provisions about waiting periods, ultrasounds, or abortion access. Instead, it details the nursing board's powers, such as licensing, disciplinary actions, and program approvals. This appears to be a mislabeled bill; no concrete policy changes related to abortion are described in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 2505 repeals specific Arizona law enforcement funding mechanisms and related provisions. It eliminates a $13 assessment on fines and penalties that previously funded the "gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission" (repealing Section 12-116.04) and removes sections defining smuggling penalties (repealing Sections 13-2928 and 13-2929). The bill also amends the smuggling statute to clarify definitions, including "family member" and "procurement of transportation," while maintaining penalties for smuggling humans under 18 or involving weapons. These changes directly affect law enforcement funding streams and the legal framework for prosecuting human smuggling cases.

Maddy summaryHCR 2029 proposes repealing Arizona's constitutional "right to work" provision (Article XXV), which currently prohibits requiring employees to pay union dues as a condition of employment. If approved by voters, this change would remove a constitutional barrier that prevents employers and unions from mandating union membership or dues. The bill would require voter approval at the next general election, as specified in Arizona's Constitution. This proposal directly affects workers and unions in Arizona by potentially altering labor agreements regarding dues payment. The measure is currently in its first reading stage in the Arizona House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 2360 restricts businesses from purchasing single-family homes in Arizona unless the property has been listed for sale for over 60 days or the asking price changes (which resets the clock). This law directly affects corporations or business entities seeking to buy residential properties. The key provision requires a mandatory 60-day market period before a business can purchase a single-family home, with price changes restarting the countdown. The bill aims to limit corporate buying in the residential housing market by creating a waiting period for such transactions.

Maddy summaryHB 2464 repeals Arizona's Section 36-2160, which previously restricted the mailing of abortion medication. This repeal removes a specific legal barrier that limited how such medication could be delivered via mail. The bill directly affects individuals seeking abortion care and healthcare providers who may use mail to distribute medication. It does not create new policy but eliminates an existing restriction on mailing abortion-related medication. The bill is currently at House First Reading (June 27, 2025).

Maddy summaryHB 2885 establishes Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts (ESAs) that provide state-funded education options for students. Parents can use these accounts to pay for tuition, textbooks, approved therapies, tutoring, online learning, educational technology, and other qualified educational expenses at participating schools. The bill requires parents to agree not to enroll their child in a public school while using the ESA (with limited exceptions) and prohibits combining ESAs with school tuition organization scholarships in the same year. It also mandates annual reviews for students with specific needs to continue receiving funds until age 22.