Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 2686 — physicians; surgical centers; call coverage

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 04, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill addresses call coverage requirements for physicians at surgical centers.

This legislation establishes rules regarding the call coverage that physicians must provide when working at surgical centers. It aims to ensure appropriate medical availability.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers must understand the new call coverage rules applicable to surgical centers.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 0 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 2686 has been updated to include a new section that officially notes it was approved by the Governor on June 4, 2026, and filed with the Secretary of State the following day. This change is important because it provides a clear timeline for when the bill becomes law, ensuring transparency and accountability in the legislative process.

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call coverage State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2686 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 32-1401 AND 32-1854, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
call coverage State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 106 HOUSE BILL 2686 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 32-1401 AND 32-1854, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 4, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 5, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends definitions and provisions related to medical practice and physician conduct under Arizona law.

  • Section 32-1401

    "Teaching license" means a valid license to practice medicine as a full-time faculty member of an approved school of medicine or a teaching hospital's accredited graduate medical education program.

    Adds a new definition for 'Teaching license'.

  • Section 32-1401

    "Unprofessional conduct" includes the following, whether occurring in this state or elsewhere: (a) Violating any federal or state laws, rules or regulations applicable to the practice of medicine.

    Clarifies what constitutes unprofessional conduct for physicians.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. Transmit to House

  4. PASSED

  5. DP

  6. Senate Second Reading

  7. Senate First Reading

  8. Transmit to Senate

  9. PASSED

  10. DPA

  11. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  12. DP

  13. House Second Reading

  14. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 25 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 13103
Total 25104
% of votes cast 83%3%0%13%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Janae Shamp Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Warren Petersen Republican Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 53 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 23004
Republican 30003
Total 53007
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Not Voting
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
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 Yea
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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2686?
HB 2686 is sponsored by Ralph Heap (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2686?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
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