Action Alert: Arizona Legislature Enters Final Committee Week
Arizona Medical Association
Vitals From the State Capitol:
Physician Action Needed as Bill
Hearings Enter Final Stretch
Week 10 of Arizona's Legislative Session | March 20, 2026
The Arizona State Legislature is in its final week for most bills to be heard in opposite-chamber committees — and agendas have been long.
Meanwhile, meaningful budget negotiations between Republican leadership, Governor Katie Hobbs, and Democrats legislators remain stalled over spending priorities including HR1 tax conformity, K-12 funding, and ESA oversight.
While budget negotiations continue to simmer, there are three ArMA-tracked bills that require your attention today.
HB2444: Pharmacist Test & Treat Bill
House Bill 2444, which would authorize pharmacists to independently test and prescribe treatments for flu, strep, COVID-19, and HIV PrEP/PEP, narrowly passed the full House and has not yet been assigned a Senate committee. While that delay is encouraging, the bill could still receive a hearing in the next two weeks. ArMA's Advocacy Team continues to actively oppose the measure.
Now is not the time to ease up. Join us in urging the full Senate to oppose HB2444.
Action Needed
Send a pre-drafted, customizable letter to the full Senate and share your concerns about HB2444.
SB1178: Naturopaths & Drug Administration
Senate Bill 1178, which would permit naturopaths to administer antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals intravenously, passed the House Health Committee with a 7-4 vote on Monday.
ArMA has serious concerns about the patient safety implications of allowing individuals without medical training to administer these treatments in outpatient settings, and is actively lobbying against the bill's further advancement.
You can help us by contacting the full House of Representatives and urging members to vote no.
Action Needed
Send a pre-drafted, customizable letter to the House of Representatives asking them to oppose SB1178.
HCR2056: Constitutional Amendment on Medical Mandates
House Concurrent Resolution 2056 is a legislative ballot referral that, if approved by the Senate and ratified by voters this fall, would enshrine a constitutional right to refuse vaccinations and other medical interventions in Arizona. The measure is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Government Committee on Tuesday, March 24.
ArMA opposes this resolution as a serious threat to public health. Sign in on the Request-to-Speak system to make your voice heard before Tuesday's hearing.
Action Needed
Sign in on RTS before Tuesday's Senate Government Committee hearing.
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