Arizona Bill Book

The bill would let the state share your tax details with many other agencies and foreign groups without your consent.

People could lose privacy on their income, while the state and other governments get easier access to personal tax data; now is the time to speak up before the bill moves forward.

Government Power

• Rights & Protections (hurts) — reduces privacy. allows many agencies to see tax data
• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. does not add checks
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — taxpayers bear privacy loss. no financial cost
• Process Transparency (helps) — clarifies disclosure rules. lists who can receive info
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. none

• Official text (AZ SB1466)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85054
• LegiScan — SB1466https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1466/2026

This bill would take away tax breaks for data centers, which might make it harder for them to operate in Arizona.

If this bill passes, data centers might leave Arizona or raise prices. This could affect jobs and services that depend on them. People should speak up now.

Big Business

• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Repealing tax relief shifts costs to data centers.. Data centers may face higher operational costs.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Less support for data centers could impact local economy.. Tax breaks help data centers invest and grow.

• Official text (AZ SB1463)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85051
• LegiScan — SB1463https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1463/2026

This bill would stop dialysis centers from helping patients choose health insurance plans, which could make it harder for them to get coverage.

If this bill passes, people needing dialysis might struggle to find the right insurance. Now is the time to speak up for better support.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Limits patient support. The bill restricts dialysis centers from providing insurance advice.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Nonprofits must notify patients. Nonprofits must notify individuals before stopping premium assistance.

• Official text (AZ HB2779)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84620
• LegiScan — HB2779https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2779/2026

This bill would create fees for people using groundwater in Pinal, which could raise costs for farmers and others who rely on water.

If this bill passes, people who use groundwater might have to pay more money. This could make it harder for farmers and others who need water for their work. Now is the time to speak up about how this could affect you.

• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Fees could burden water users. Fees may increase costs for those relying on groundwater.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding for projects. The bill includes funding for water efficiency projects.

• Official text (AZ HB2827)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84653
• LegiScan — HB2827https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2827/2026

Arizona could sue scientists who publish fake research, but universities and drug makers would be exempt, and penalties would go to the state.

People could gain a tool to stop bogus studies, but big labs and pharma stay safe from lawsuits, and any fines end up in the state budget instead of helping victims.

Universities and drug manufacturers

• Accountability (helps) — Adds a new way to hold researchers accountable.. Civil actions can be brought by state officials for fraudulent research.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Creates a right to sue but also carves out exemptions.. Exempts accredited universities and drug‑manufacturer‑funded research.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Penalties go to government funds, not victims.. Civil penalties are deposited in the state or county general fund.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No major changes to how cases are handled.. Actions require clear and convincing evidence.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Provides extra revenue for the state.. Collected civil penalties are directed to the state general fund.

Pushing for it: State general fund
Bearing the cost: Researchers

• Official text (AZ SB1066)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83690
• LegiScan — SB1066https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1066/2026

This bill would make people pay fees to move groundwater, which could hurt local farmers and their costs.

If this bill passes, farmers might have to pay more money to transport water. This could make it harder for them to grow crops and make a living. Now is the time to speak up about how this could affect our water supply and food prices.

• Accountability (neutral) — Fees collected could be used for local water management.. The bill allows counties to enforce fee collection.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Farmers may face higher costs without clear benefits.. The transportation fee could burden local farmers.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Costs will likely be passed on to consumers.. Farmers may increase prices to cover new fees.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The process for setting fees is defined but could lack public input.. The director sets fees but may not involve community feedback.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Unknown how fees will be used.. The bill does not specify how collected fees will benefit the community.

• Official text (AZ HB2934)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84985
• LegiScan — HB2934https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2934/2026

The bill would let businesses subtract the tribal tax they pay from their state sales tax bill, and send part of that credit to tribal colleges.

If the bill passes, businesses could lower the amount of state sales tax they owe. The state will collect less tax revenue because of the credit. At the same time, tribes will receive money to support their community colleges. This is the chance to decide how tribal taxes interact with state taxes.

tribal colleges

• accountability (neutral) — The bill adds a new credit but does not change oversight.. No new accountability mechanisms are created.
• rightsProtection (neutral) — Does not affect any individual's right to sue or be sued.. No change to legal rights for consumers or businesses.
• costShift (hurts) — State tax revenue is reduced while tribes receive funds.. Shifts part of the tax burden from businesses to the state.
• processTransparency (neutral) — Credit claim process follows existing department procedures.. No new reporting or disclosure requirements.
• fundingTilt (hurts) — Provides targeted funding to tribal colleges.. Directs money to a specific group rather than general budget.

Pushing for it: Tribal colleges
Bearing the cost: State revenue

• Official text (AZ HB2984)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85330
• LegiScan — HB2984https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2984/2026

Owners who fix old historic buildings could get a state tax credit, but they'd pay a processing fee and agree not to change the building for two years.

The bill could help preserve community history and create jobs, but it also adds fees and limits owners' freedom, so people should watch the debate now.

Historic preservation industry

• Accountability (hurts) — Officer can deny or revoke certifications, limited oversight. Limited checks on officer's decisions
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Owners must sign covenant restricting changes for two years. Limits owners' control over property
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Applicants pay fees up to 15% of rehab expenses. Costs shift to owners
• Process Transparency (hurts) — Officer may rely on application info without independent check. Reduces transparency
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Fees used for program, not general fund. Taxpayers not charged

• Official text (AZ HB2987)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85400
• LegiScan — HB2987https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2987/2026

The bill would require mental health professionals to be accredited and follow new board standards, aiming to protect patients.

People should pay attention because the bill could improve the quality of therapy they get, but it might also make providers spend more on accreditation, which could raise fees for clients.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Adds board oversight and defines misconduct.. Creates clearer rules for when providers can be disciplined.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Sets accreditation standards to protect clients.. Ensures therapists meet recognized quality standards.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Providers may pay for accreditation.. Costs could be passed to clients as higher fees.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No new funding or reporting requirements noted.. Bill focuses on definitions rather than procedural changes.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes mentioned.. Bill does not allocate money or change fees.

• Official text (AZ HB2483)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84259
• LegiScan — HB2483https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2483/2026

The bill would make owners who rent boats have to buy liability insurance, covering injuries and property damage, and punish them if they don’t.

If the bill passes, anyone who rents a boat will be covered by insurance if they get hurt or damage property. Boat owners will have to buy the insurance, and they may raise rental prices to pay for it. So renters get more protection, but they might pay more to go out on the water.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Adds misdemeanor penalties for owners who fail to carry insurance.. Owners face class 3 or class 1 misdemeanors if they do not meet insurance rules.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Ensures renters have insurance coverage for injuries and property damage.. Insurance must cover bodily injury and property loss, protecting people who use rented boats.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Insurance cost falls on boat owners, who may pass it to renters.. Owners must purchase liability policies, likely increasing rental fees.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Commission may require certification of insurance.. The fish commission can verify insurance but the bill does not add major transparency measures.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No new state funding is created; costs are private.. The bill does not allocate public money, only shifts private insurance costs.

• Official text (AZ HB2398)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84161
• LegiScan — HB2398https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2398/2026

This bill would stop landlords from charging too much for applications and hidden fees, helping renters save money and understand costs better.

This bill would make it fairer for people looking for a place to live. Landlords would have to be clear about all costs upfront, so renters would not be surprised by extra fees for things like background checks or online payments. It would also stop landlords from charging for the same application more than once a year or for services like trash valet that a tenant might not want. Some landlords might say these fees help cover their costs, but this bill aims to protect renters from unfair charges while they are still looking for a home.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords would be more accountable for transparent pricing and fair application fees.. The bill requires landlords to disclose all fees upfront and limits what they can charge for applications and services, making them more accountable to prospective tenants.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects renters from hidden fees and excessive application costs.. By limiting application fees, requiring cost transparency, and allowing tenants to decline certain services, the bill protects renters from unexpected financial burdens.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts some potential costs away from renters.. Renters would no longer bear the cost of duplicate application fees, inflated background check fees, or unwanted online payment service charges.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Increases transparency in rental agreements and advertising.. Landlords would be required to disclose all periodic rent and mandatory fees clearly on the first page of the rental agreement and in all advertisements, including online.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No direct funding implications.. This bill does not involve state funding or appropriations.

Pushing for it: Renters
Bearing the cost: Landlords

• Official text (AZ HB2709)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84519
• LegiScan — HB2709https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2709/2026

This bill would make landlords tell you all fees upfront, stop them from charging too much for applications, and give you more notice before rent goes up.

This bill is a big win for people who rent homes. It would make sure landlords are honest about all the costs before you sign a lease. No more surprise fees for online payments or hidden charges for things like trash pickup that you might not even want. It also means you wouldn't pay too much just to apply for a place, and if you've been a good tenant for a while, your landlord would have to give you lots of warning before raising your rent. Some landlords might say these rules make things harder for them, but for everyday renters, this bill means fewer tricks and more fairness. This is your chance to speak up while the bill is still being decided.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords would be required to clearly state all fees and rent increases, making them more accountable for transparent pricing practices.. The bill amends sections to require landlords to disclose all mandatory and additional fees on the first page of the rental agreement and in all advertisements, and to provide 9 months' notice for rent increases for long-term tenants.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Tenants would gain stronger protections against hidden fees, excessive application costs, and sudden rent increases.. The bill adds new sections and amends existing ones to limit rental application fees, ban certain payment processing fees, and mandate clear disclosure of all costs, enhancing tenant protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — The bill would shift the burden of unclear or excessive fees away from tenants, potentially saving them money.. By limiting application fees to actual costs, banning extra online payment fees, and allowing tenants to decline certain optional services, the bill reduces potential costs for tenants.
• Process Transparency (helps) — The bill would greatly improve how rental costs are disclosed, making it easier for tenants to understand what they are paying for.. The bill requires exact amounts of periodic rent and all mandatory fees to be disclosed on the first page of the rental agreement and in all promotional materials, including websites.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — While not direct funding, the bill would indirectly benefit tenants financially by limiting fees and ensuring clearer pricing.. The bill's provisions on application fees, online payment fees, and optional service fees would prevent landlords from charging tenants for certain costs, indirectly benefiting tenants' finances.

Pushing for it: Tenants
Bearing the cost: Landlords

• Official text (AZ HB4122)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85650
• LegiScan — HB4122https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB4122/2026

This bill would stop landlords from charging unfair application fees and make them tell you why you were denied, so you don't waste money.

This bill is a big win for anyone looking for a place to live. Right now, landlords can charge you money just to apply, even if they already know the place isn't available or they don't even use all the money for checking your background. This bill would make landlords be honest about these fees. They would have to tell you exactly what the fee is for, what information they will check, and why they might say no to your application. If they don't follow these rules, they could get into big trouble and have to pay you back three times the money. This bill is still new, so now is the time to tell your lawmakers if you think it's a good idea to protect people from unfair fees.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords must disclose fee purpose, screening info, and refund excess amounts.. The bill requires landlords to disclose specific information about application fees and screening processes before charging a fee. It also mandates refunds for unused portions of fees.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects prospective tenants from unfair fees and opaque denial processes.. The bill protects tenants by limiting when fees can be charged, ensuring fees are uniform, and requiring landlords to provide clear reasons for application denials based on uniform criteria.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Prevents landlords from profiting off application fees, shifting the burden of excess fees away from tenants.. Landlords would be prohibited from charging fees that exceed their actual expenses, ensuring tenants do not pay for inflated or unnecessary screening costs.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Requires landlords to disclose fee purpose, screening info, and denial criteria.. Landlords must provide written disclosure of the fee amount, its purpose, the types of information accessed for screening, and any criteria leading to automatic denial.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding changes mentioned.. The bill does not include provisions for new funding or changes to existing funding mechanisms.

Pushing for it: Prospective tenants
Bearing the cost: Landlords

• Official text (AZ HB2243)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83964
• LegiScan — HB2243https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2243/2026

This bill would let people sue landlords for consumer fraud if they break rental rules, making it easier to fight unfair practices.

This bill would give tenants a powerful new way to hold landlords accountable. If a landlord breaks the rules in Arizona's rental laws, like not fixing things or charging unfair fees, this bill would let people use consumer fraud laws to take them to court. This means tenants could get help from the state's consumer protection office and might get more money back if they win. Landlords might say this makes it too easy to sue them, but supporters would say it protects renters from bad landlords. It is important for people to speak up now if they want to make it easier for tenants to fight unfair treatment.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords would face stronger legal action for breaking rules.. The bill makes landlord violations subject to consumer fraud enforcement, increasing their accountability to tenants.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Tenants would have a new way to protect themselves from unfair landlord practices.. By classifying landlord violations as consumer fraud, tenants gain access to additional legal remedies and enforcement mechanisms under consumer protection laws.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift is stated in the bill text.. The bill does not specify new fees or costs for either landlords or tenants, but increased enforcement could lead to legal costs for landlords found in violation.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The bill does not change how laws are made or shared.. The bill focuses on enforcement mechanisms, not legislative process transparency.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — The bill does not mention new funding or spending.. The bill does not include any appropriations or funding provisions.

Pushing for it: Tenants who win consumer fraud cases
Bearing the cost: Landlords found guilty of consumer fraud

• Official text (AZ HB2643)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84461
• LegiScan — HB2643https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2643/2026

This bill would help people understand and settle their health insurance claims better.

If this bill passes, it could make it easier for you to get the health insurance help you need. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increased accountability for health insurers. Insurers face penalties for wrongful claims denials
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Strengthens consumer rights. Consumers get better support and information about their claims
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are unclear but aimed at insurers. Insurers may face costs from penalties but consumers gain support
• Process Transparency (helps) — Increases transparency in claims process. Annual reports will show how insurers handle claims
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Program funding is not specified. Funding details for the assistance program are unknown

• Official text (AZ SB1533)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85145
• LegiScan — SB1533https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1533/2026

This bill would make sure health insurance covers important services and can't deny people based on their health.

If this bill passes, it will help many people get the care they need without worrying about unfair rules or costs. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects consumers from unfair insurance practices. Ensures coverage for preexisting conditions and essential health benefits.
• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for health insurers. Requires insurers to provide clear information about coverage.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs may shift to insurers. Insurers will need to cover more services without raising costs for consumers.

• Official text (AZ SB1771)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85453
• LegiScan — SB1771https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1771/2026

This bill would make a public list of which bosses have worker injury insurance, so you can check if your boss or a contractor is covered.

This bill would create a public list of businesses and their worker injury insurance. This means workers could easily check if their boss has the right insurance to pay for injuries on the job. Other businesses could also check if a company they hire has proper insurance, especially in construction, to make sure everyone is covered if something goes wrong. Some might say this adds extra paperwork for businesses, but it aims to protect workers and other companies from problems if an employer tries to skip out on insurance. It is important to watch this bill because it could make it much harder for employers to avoid paying for worker injuries.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases employer accountability. Creates a public database to verify employer workers' compensation insurance.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects workers and other businesses. Helps ensure workers are covered by making employer insurance information publicly accessible and prevents fraud.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Administrative costs for state and insurers. The state commission and insurance companies would have new duties to collect and maintain this information.
• Process Transparency (helps) — High transparency. Establishes a publicly accessible database for workers' compensation insurance policies.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding mentioned. The bill does not specify new funding for the commission to create and maintain the database.

Pushing for it: Workers and businesses that contract with others
Bearing the cost: Arizona state commission, insurance companies, some employers (administrative burden)

• Official text (AZ SB1795)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85464
• LegiScan — SB1795https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1795/2026

The bill would let more Arizona kids join the health insurance program by raising the family income ceiling to 300% of the federal poverty level.

More families could get their children covered, reducing medical bills and giving peace of mind, while the state may need to spend more on the program.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Clear definitions and oversight by the administration.. The bill defines terms and ties eligibility to a state administration.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — More children gain health coverage.. Higher income thresholds let more families enroll their kids.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State likely pays more for expanded coverage.. Increasing eligibility expands program expenses.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Bill spells out eligibility rules.. Specific income limits and age criteria are listed.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding mechanism is described.. The text does not mention how the program will be funded.

• Official text (AZ HB2521)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84308
• LegiScan — HB2521https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2521/2026

Small businesses that hire up to 50 workers could get a $400 tax credit for each employee they put into a health reimbursement plan, lowering their taxes.

The bill could make it cheaper for tiny companies to offer health benefits, helping workers get coverage while keeping business costs down; but it also reduces state tax revenue.

Small businesses

• Accountability (helps) — Department must request info before credit is granted. Adds oversight to ensure credit is properly claimed
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on individual rights. Bill does not change legal protections for people
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credit reduces state revenue. Cost is shifted to taxpayers through lower tax receipts
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard filing requirements. Requires information but does not add new transparency measures
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Reduces state funding. Credit creates a fiscal cost for the state budget

Pushing for it: Businesses
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (AZ HB2694)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84501
• LegiScan — HB2694https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2694/2026

This bill would stop fees from being charged to aircraft owners using surveillance technology, helping everyday people save money.

If this bill passes, it would protect aircraft owners from extra costs. Now is the time to support it to keep flying affordable.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects against unfair fees. Stops fees from being charged based on surveillance data.
• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures. Does not address how surveillance data is used overall.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Saves costs for aircraft owners. Prevents additional fees for aircraft owners.

• Official text (AZ HB2210)https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83880
• LegiScan — HB2210https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/HB2210/2026