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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 41, chapter 3, article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-610.03; repealing section 41-610.03, Arizona Revised Statutes; appropriating monies; relating to the department of veterans' services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program within the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services to test a "claims development technology system," which is a digital platform designed to review veteran records, identify service-connected conditions, and prepare disability compensation claim packets for submission to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will integrate with existing veteran service providers, including state, county, and tribal offices, and will compare the technology's effectiveness against a control group of personnel not using the system. The department will track performance indicators such as claim preparation time, approval rates, and veteran satisfaction, and by July 1, 2027, will report its findings and recommendations on the program's future to state legislative leaders. The bill also includes an appropriation for the program and repeals the established section on June 30, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House FMAE Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (6-0-0-1-0-0) (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83966 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/30/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535450 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/26/2026 Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534947 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2245p.htm |
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