AZBio Legislative Watch List for 2026
This page will be updated with bills from the Second Regular Session of the 57th Legislature once bills are introduced.
As Arizona’s Statewide Bioscience Industry Association, AZBio works with our elected leaders to educate and inform on the key issues that will help to make Arizona a Top-Ten Bioscience State and works across our community to support our members, our industry, our healthcare partners, and patient advocacy organizations.
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Legislative Deadlines: Second Regular Session, 57th Legislature, 2026
First Day of Session is January 12, 2026
January 2026
- Monday 1/12 Deadline for pre-files is 12:00 PM
- Thursday 1/15 Last day for sponsorship of bills before the seven-bill limit begins (5:00 PM)
- Monday 1/12 Senate Bill Request Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday 1/20* Senate Bill Intro Set Preparation Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
FEBRUARY 2026
- Monday 2/2 Senate Bill Introduction Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Friday 2/6 House Bill Request Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Monday 2/9 House Bill Introduction Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Friday 2/20 Last Day to Hear SBs in Senate Committees / Last Day to Hear HBs in House Committees
MARCH 2026
- Friday 3/27 Last day for House consideration of Senate bills; Last day for Senate consideration of House bills
APRIL 2026
- Friday, 4/17 Last day for consideration of bills in Conference Committees
- Tuesday, 4/21 100th day of session
- Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sine Die
Note:
- Appropriations bills have an additional 2 weeks.
Adjournment sine die on Saturday, April 25, 2026– regular sessions shall be adjourned sine die no later than the Saturday of the week in which the 100th day of session falls. (The Speaker and the President may extend the session for a period not to exceed seven additional days. Thereafter, the session can be extended only by a majority vote of the Members.
* 1/19/26 Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day
Tracked Bills in the Second Regular Session, 57th Legislature, 2026
The list below highlights bills that pertain to our areas of focus. As these bills progress, our positions to support, monitor, or oppose will be added. All AZBio Members have the option to add bills to the Watch List. To do so, email AZBio.
Transmitted to the Governor
| HB2584 | public monies; genetic sequencing; prohibition – VETOED |
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| SB1142 | federal tax credit; authorization; scholarships – VETOED |
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House Bills
Active bills marked in red are pending a final hearing on Senate ATT.
| HCR2001 | citizenship; identification; contributions; early voting |
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Introduced by Representatives Kolodin: Chaplik, Heap, Hendrix, Keshel, Olson, Pingerelli; Senator Hoffman
HOUSE: FMAE 1/21 DPA ; Rules C&P; Passed 2/9
SENATE: JUD DPA; RULES
| HCR2056 | medical mandates; right to refuse |
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Introduced by Representative Kupper
HOUSE: HHS DPA 7-5 ; Rules C&P; COW DPA – FLOOR DPA
SENATE: GOV DP; RULES
| HB2048 | orders of protection; process servers – S/E AHCCCS; coverage; non-opioid prescription drugs |
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Original Bill introduced by Representative Bliss
SENATE: HHS DPA S/E; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| HB2082 | childhood cancer research; commission |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| HB2086 | vaccination mandates; masks; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Powell
HOUSE: RO DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR Amendment & Passed – TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE Senate Engrossed version
HOUSE:
| HB2202 | appropriations; dementia care; telementoring program |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DP; APPROPS DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS DP; ATT DP; RULES
| HB2248 | medical interventions; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Fink
HOUSE: RO DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS DPA; RULES PFC;
FLOOR Amendment & Passed – TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE Senate Engrossed version
HOUSE:
| HB2409 | artificial intelligence; statewide education program |
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Introduced by Representative Kolodin
HOUSE: AII DP; RULES C&P; PASSED AND SENT TO SENATE
SENATE: ED DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| HB2700 | technology study committee; assistive technology |
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Introduced by Representative Connolly
HOUSE: S&T DP; RULES C&P;PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: ATT DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| HB4001 | alternative nicotine products; regulation. |
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Introduced by Representative Weninger
HOUSE: COM DPA; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS W/D; RAGE DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR
Senate Bills
Active bills marked in red are pending a final hearing in APPROP
| SB1011 | medical examiners; sudden infant death |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: GOV DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR – COW DP on 4/15
| SB1065 | appropriation; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; veterans |
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Introduced by Senator Rogers
SENATE: MABS DP; ATT DP; RULES PFC; PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: APPROP; RULES – NOT HEARD IN HOUSE
| SB1165 | insurance; cost sharing; breast exams |
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Introduced by Senator Angius
SENATE: FIN DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR DP
HOUSE: HHS DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR – COW DP on 3/31
| SB1188 | approved medications; scheduling; prescription authority |
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Introduced by Senator Shope
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: HHS DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR – COW DP on 4/16
| SB1212 | health insurance; reimbursement rates; vaccines |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: FIN DP; RULES PFC; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT
HOUSE: GOV DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR – COW DP on 4/16
| SB1214 | stem cells; birth tissue; therapy NOW: stem cells; regenerative therapy – |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; PFC; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT
HOUSE: HHS DPA; RULES C&P; FLOOR – COW DPA on 4/14 – Amendment
FAILED on 4/21 – Motion to reconsider passed
Named the Arizona Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapy Act.
| SB1249 | Alzheimer’s disease state plan; appropriation |
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Introduced by Senator Shope
SENATE: HHS DPA; ATT DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR DP
HOUSE: HHS DP; APPROP DP; RULES
| SB1316 | Arizona rural health transformation fund |
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Introduced by Senator Angius
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: HHS DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR – COW DP on 4/15
| SB1347 | health insurance; fertility preservation; coverage |
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Introduced by Senator Werner
SENATE: FIN DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR DP
HOUSE: HHS DP; RULES
| SB1458 | pharmacy board; civil penalties – NOTE S/E – PBM Steering Prohibition |
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HOUSE: HHS S/E on 3/23; RULES
| SB1672 | AHCCCS; antipsychotic drugs; authorization |
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Introduced by Rep. Wilmeth
HOUSE: HHS DP; ATT DPA; RULES PFC; PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: HHS DP; APPROP; RULES
Note: See Presidential Executive Order 4/18/2026 – Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness
| SB1713 | AHCCCS; procurement; contracting S/E – Pharmacists; statewide written protocol; independent testing; treatment; health conditions; notification and insurance requirements |
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Introduced by Senator Shope; S/E Introduced by Rep. Lopez
Senate S/E on 3/31 – ATT DP S/E; RULES C&P; FLOOR
| SB1761 | appropriations; university of Arizona; agriculture |
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SENATE: NR DP; ATT DP; RULES PFC; PASSED TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: LARA DP; APPROP; RULES
Last reviewed: 4/19/2026
Bills That Did Not Progress
| HCR2002 | legislature; lifetime term limits; salary |
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Introduced by Representative Travers
| HB2001 | elections; early voting; tabulation |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2005 | vaccination status; unprofessional conduct; policies |
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Introduced by Representative Kupper
| HB2007 | ivermectin; over-the-counter drug |
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Introduced by Representative Kupper
| HB2083 |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2084 | special plate; diabetes awareness |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2115 | administrative costs; allowable percent |
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Introduced by Representative Griffin
| HB2245 | veterans claims pilot program |
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Introduced by Representative Blackman
| HB2250 | prior authorizations; habilitative services |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2295 | minimum wage increase |
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Introduced by Representative Aguilar
| HB2410 | artificial intelligence; privileged communications |
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Introduced by Representative Kolodin
| HB2410 | artificial intelligence; privileged communications |
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Introduced by Representative Kolodin
HOUSE: AII DP; RULES C&P; PASSED AND SENT TO SENATE
SENATE: JUDE 3/11 HELD; RULES
| HB2726 | AHCCCS; mild obstructive sleep apnea |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss FAILED ON HOUSE 3RD READ
| HB2727 | appropriations; health innovation trust fund |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss – PASSED HHS – NOT HEARD IN APPROPS
| HB2301 | pricing; emergency; enforcement; attorney general. |
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Introduced by Representative Aguilar
| HB2303 | state treasurer; conflicts of interest |
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Introduced by Representative Livingston
| HB2334 | food; mRNA prohibition; labeling |
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Introduced by Representative Heap
| HB2335 | health professionals; patients; vaccination status |
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Introduced by Representative Heap
| HB2336 | health insurers; vaccine mandate; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Heap
| HB2361 | employers; contracts; noncompete clause; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Crews
| HB2373 | income tax; refunds; veterans’ organizations |
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Introduced by Representative Travers
| HB2403 | appropriation; AHCCCS; provider increase |
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Introduced by Representative Willoughby
| HB2407 | insurance; claims processing; downcoded claims |
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Introduced by Representative Willoughby
| HB2433 | medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2461 | employer surcharge; workforce development |
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Introduced by Representative Sandoval
| HB2487 | corporate income tax; disclosure; database |
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Introduced by Representative De Los Santos
| HB2521 | eligibility; children’s health insurance program |
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Introduced by Representative Stahl Hamilton
| HB2553 | federal tax credit; authorization; scholarships.. |
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Introduced by Representative Way
| HB2558 | insurance; cancer; chemotherapy; scalp cooling |
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Introduced by Representative Contreras
| HB2559 | behavioral health services; insurance coverage |
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Introduced by Representative Contreras
| HB2569 | terminally ill individuals; end-of-life decisions |
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Introduced by Representative Mathis
| HB2590 | appropriation; university of Arizona; agriculture |
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Introduced by Representative Wilmeth
| HB2617 | insurance; prostate cancer; cost sharing |
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Introduced by Representative Blackman
| HB2645 | essential drugs; price increases; limits |
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Introduced by Representative Ligouri
| HB2697 | expired opioid antagonists; use |
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Introduced by Representative Willoughby
| HB2725 | AHCCCS; prescription drug coverage |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2751 | Arizona competes fund; repeal |
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Introduced by Representative Rivero
| HB2774 | medical examiners; vaccine; reporting |
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Introduced by Representative Powell
| HB2791 | cell-cultured protein; sale; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Diaz – FAILED ON FLOOR
| HB2813 | pharmacy benefits; workers’ compensation |
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Introduced by Representative Livingston – FAILED IN APPROPS
| HB2840 | schools; nutrition education; physical activity |
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Introduced by Representative Biasiucci
| HB2899 | health insurance; coverage; prosthetic device |
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Introduced by Representative Sandoval
| HB2958 | AHCCCS; dental care; pregnant women |
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Introduced by Representative C. Hernandez – NOT HEARD IN APPROPS
| HB2964 | cancer screening; coverage; gene mutation |
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Introduced by Representative Villegas
| HB2965 | covered entities; 340B drugs; distribution |
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Introduced by Representative Lopez
| HB2974 | biologic weapons prohibition; crime |
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Introduced by Representative Keshel
| HB4009 | data centers; state lands; map |
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Introduced by Representative Weninger – FAILED ON FLOOR
| HB4021 | appropriation; medical marijuana; veterans; fees |
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Introduced by Representative Mathis
| HB4032 | alternative nicotine; vapor products; tax. |
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Introduced by Representative Volk
| HB4036 | bulk drug substances; prohibitions |
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Introduced by Representative Pena
| HB4054 | veterans’ reinvestment fund; appropriation |
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Introduced by Rep. Marquez
| HB4055 | appropriation; veterans’ services; mental health |
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Introduced by Rep. Peshlakai
| HB4080 | artificial intelligence; nursing tasks; pilot |
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Introduced by Rep. Wilmeth
| HB4097 | large customer energy supply |
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Introduced by Rep. Heap
| HB4098 | artificial intelligence business; attorney general |
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Introduced by Rep. Travers
| SB1016 | employers; medical products; religious exemption NOW S/E: municipal improvement districts; petitions |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp (S/E is not an Area of Focus)
| SB1017 | informed consent; signatures |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
| SB1066 | civil liability; fraudulent scientific research |
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Introduced by Senator Rogers
| SB1086 | AHCCCS; noncontracting providers; reimbursement |
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Introduced by Senator Finchem – NOT HEARD IN ATT
| SB1101 | pilot programs; STEM teachers; districts |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1103 | alternative nicotine products; regulation |
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Introduced by Senator Kavanagh
| SB1169 | appropriations; graduate medical education program |
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Introduced by Senator Werner
| SB1191 | medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD. |
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Introduced by Senator Shope (Companion Bill is HB2433)
| SB1194 | vaccination status; denial; prohibition |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
| SB1225 | pharmacies; cost sharing requirement; rebates |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1226 | pricing; covered goods; requirements. |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1227 | prior authorization; gold card exemption |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1296 | health insurance; private employers; coverage |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1322 | price regulation; abnormal market disruptions |
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Introduced by Senator Ortiz
| SB1350 | outdoor-based therapy programs; grants |
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Introduced by Senator Kuby
| SB1362 | appropriation; resilience plan |
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Introduced by Senator Kuby
| SB1367 | vapor products |
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Introduced by Senator Bolick
| SB1372 | medicaid; dental benefit study committee – S/E Nurse Anesthetist Reimbursement |
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Introduced by Senator Shope
| SB1557 | informed consent; medical interventions |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
| SB1574 | immunization rates; disclosure; public schools |
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Introduced by Senator Epstein
| SB1710 | pharmacy benefits; patient steering; prohibition |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
| SB1716 | clozapine; access; monitoring modifications |
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Introduced by Senator Kuby
| SB1719 | nonprofit corporations; audits |
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Introduced by Senator Bolick
| SB1771 | health insurance; requirements; essential benefits |
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Introduced by Senator Gonzales
SENATE: FIN; ATT; RULES
| SB1797 | essential drugs; price increases; limits. |
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SENATE; FIN; RULES