SB 1122 — AHCCCS; prior authorization; behavioral health
Last action — DP
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 33 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to SB 1122 specify that starting January 1, 2027, prior authorization for behavioral health services under the American Indian Health Program will not be required unless the provider has failed to comply with a corrective action plan. The original version called for a review period of ninety days before requiring prepayment review, which has now been removed. This matters because it simplifies the process for behavioral health providers, reducing administrative hurdles and potentially improving access to care for members of the American Indian Health Program.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
exception BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, THE ADMINISTRATION MAY NOT REQUIRE [PRIORONE AUTHORIZATION] [ONE HUNDRED PERCENT PREPAYMENT REVIEW]REVIEW FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO A MEMBER UNDER THE AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH [PLAN]PROGRAM [PROGRAM] BY A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER UNLESS[,UNLESS AFTER MEETING WITH THE PROVIDER,] THE ADMINISTRATION IMPLEMENTS A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN AND THE PROVIDER [HASIS NOT COMPLIED WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION DATE OF] [IS NONCOMPLIANT OR NOT ENGAGED IN]IN THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN.
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Appropriations, Transportation and Technology View text pdf
- SENATE - Health and Human Services View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Prefiled.
Sponsors
- Matt Gress · Cosponsor
- Carine Werner · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Carine Werner Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Matt Gress Republican
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1122?
- SB 1122 is sponsored by Matt Gress (Republican) and Carine Werner (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1122?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
- Where can I track SB 1122?
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