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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Crossed Over
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 9; relating to health care services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new chapter in Arizona law concerning patients' rights when receiving health care services. It mandates that health professionals must act in the patient's best interest, "DO NO harm," and obtain informed consent for any proposed medical decision, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedure, unless it's an emergency. The bill defines "health professional" as having the same meaning as in section 32-3201 of Arizona Revised Statutes, and clarifies that a "patient" is a human being.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House minority caucus: Do pass (on 03/31/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83797 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/27/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/541748 |
| HOUSE - Judiciary - Strike Everything | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/541521 |
| HOUSE - Judiciary - Strike Everything | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/541066 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/24/2026 Judiciary | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/541356 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1100s.htm |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 01/16/2026 HHS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534182 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1100p.htm |
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