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AZ HB2686

AZ HB2686
Physicians; surgical centers; call coverage


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending sections 32-1401 and 32-1854, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to physicians.

AI Summary

This bill requires physicians who perform surgeries at an outpatient surgical center to annually provide that center with their call-coverage plan, which includes hospital call coverage, and to update this plan whenever changes are made. This provision is being added to existing Arizona law concerning definitions related to the practice of medicine and definitions of unprofessional conduct for physicians. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/17/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84493
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/13/2026 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537221
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/05/2026 Health & Human Services https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536299
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2686p.htm
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