Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: To Executive 8 R cosponsors

HB 2248 — medical interventions; prohibition

Last action — Vetoed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This legislation aims to prohibit certain medical interventions.

The bill prohibits specific medical interventions. Its intent is to restrict certain practices related to healthcare.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers need to be aware of which interventions are prohibited.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

82 added · 91 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to Bill HB 2248 involve some updates to its introductory section, specifically the removal of the reference title and the list of introducers. While the core content regarding medical interventions remains unchanged, this adjustment streamlines the bill's presentation. This matters because it can make the bill easier to read and understand for legislators and the public, focusing attention on the actual provisions without the clutter of repetitive information.

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Senate Engrossed House Bill medical interventions;
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A SCHOOL OPERATING IN THIS STATE MAY NOT REQUIRE A MEDICAL INTERVENTION FOR ANY PERSON TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL, ENTER A CAMPUS OR BUILDING OR BE EMPLOYED, SUBJECT TO THE PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 1-602, UNLESS EITHER:
A SCHOOL OPERATING IN THIS STATE MAY NOT REQUIRE A MEDICAL INTERVENTION FOR ANY PERSON TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL, ENTER A CAMPUS OR BUILDING OR BE EMPLOYED, SUBJECT TO THE PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 1-602.
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THE PERSON IS A STUDENT WHO IS PROHIBITED FROM ATTENDING SCHOOL PURSUANT TO SECTION 15-873.
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THE PERSON HAS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFECTIONS OR INFESTATIONS AND THE RISK OF SPREADING THE INFECTION OR INFESTATION IS NOT YET SUFFICIENTLY MITIGATED ACCORDING TO RULES ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT:
(a) ACUTE CONJUNCTIVITIS.
(b) A PEDICULOSIS INFESTATION.
(c) A SCABIES INFESTATION.
(d) A STREPTOCOCCAL GROUP A INFECTION WITH STREPTOCOCCAL LESIONS OR STREPTOCOCCAL SORE THROAT.
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(iii) ANY BUSINESS ENTITY THAT IS EXEMPT BY LAW FROM OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE.
2248 (iii) ANY BUSINESS ENTITY THAT IS EXEMPT BY LAW FROM OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE.
"MEDICAL INTERVENTION" MEANS A MEDICAL PROCEDURE, TREATMENT, DEVICE, DRUG, INJECTION, MEDICATION OR MEDICAL ACTION TAKEN TO PREVENT OR CURE A DISEASE OR ALTER THE HEALTH OR BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION OF A PERSON.
"MEDICAL INTERVENTION" MEANS A MEDICAL PROCEDURE, TREATMENT, DEVICE, DRUG, INJECTION, MEDICATION OR MEDICAL ACTION TAKEN TO DIAGNOSE, PREVENT OR CURE A DISEASE OR ALTER THE HEALTH OR BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION OF A PERSON.
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Short title This section may be cited as the "Arizona Medical Freedom Act".
Short title This section may be cited as the "Arizona Medical Freedom Act." - 3 -
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Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. FAILED

  8. DPA

  9. DPA

  10. Senate Second Reading

  11. Senate First Reading

  12. Transmit to Senate

  13. PASSED

  14. FAILED

  15. FAILED

  16. PASSED

  17. DP

  18. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  19. DP

  20. House Second Reading

  21. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 52 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (85)

85 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 31 Yea · 24 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02403
Republican 31002
Total 312405
% of votes cast 52%40%0%8%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Nay
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Nay
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
Cody Reim Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Not Voting
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Not Voting
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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failed to pass

Failed 12 Yea · 15 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 01502
Total 121503
% of votes cast 40%50%0%10%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Not Voting
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
Carine Werner Republican Nay
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
David Gowan Republican Not Voting
Frank Carroll Republican Nay
Hildy Angius Republican Nay
J.D. Mesnard Republican Nay
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Not Voting
John Kavanagh Republican Nay
Kevin Payne Republican Nay
Mark Finchem Republican Nay
Shawnna Bolick Republican Nay
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Nay
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Nay
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Nay
Warren Petersen Republican Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Nay

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Passed

Passed 17 Yea · 12 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01201
Republican 17000
Total 171201
% of votes cast 57%40%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Not Voting
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Flavio Bravo Democrat Nay
Kiana Sears Democrat Nay
Lauren Kuby Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 31 Yea · 20 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 22005
Republican 29004
Total 312009
% of votes cast 52%33%0%15%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Not Voting
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Not Voting
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Not Voting
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Not Voting
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Not Voting
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2248?
HB 2248 is sponsored by Janae Shamp (Republican), David C. Farnsworth (Republican), Michael Way (Republican), Tony Rivero (Republican), Michele Peña (Republican), Ralph Heap (Republican), Leo Biasiucci (Republican), and Lisa Fink (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2248?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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