SB 1672 — AHCCCS; antipsychotic drugs; authorization
Last action — DP
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
69 added · 73 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 1672 clarify that the authorization of antipsychotic drugs will only be granted for medications that have been prescribed in nonemergency or outpatient settings within the past five years. This addition ensures that only evidence-based, peer-reviewed drugs are covered, promoting safety and efficacy in patient treatment. Additionally, the bill confirms that it does not restrict the use of generic drugs and allows for necessary safety reviews, which aims to enhance patient care while maintaining cost-effectiveness in the healthcare system. Overall, these changes focus on ensuring that patients receive appropriate and effective antipsychotic medications.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
Senate1. Amendments to S.B.
1672 1.
CONSIDER A MEMBER TO HAVE TRIED TWO PRESCRIPTION ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS IF THE MEMBER HAS TWO PAID CLAIMS FOR TWO DISTINCT PREFERRED ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS [THATTHAT WERE PRESCRIBED IN A NONEMERGENCY OR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS].YEARS.
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1672 4.
PROHIBIT THE ADMINISTRATION FROM COLLECTING FEDERAL STATUTORY REBATES FROM PARTICIPATING DRUG MANUFACTURERS AS PART OF THE MEDICAID DRUG REBATE PROGRAM AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 1927 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
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PROHIBIT THE ADMINISTRATION FROM ENTERING INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL REBATE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH A DRUG MANUFACTURER FOR PREFERRED PLACEMENT ON THE PREFERRED DRUG LIST.
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (03/11/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Appropriations, Transportation and Technology View text pdf
- Amended SENATE - Kavanagh flr amend (ref ATT) adopted 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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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- John Kavanagh · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- John Kavanagh Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 7% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 | Not Voting |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Not Voting |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1672?
- SB 1672 is sponsored by John Kavanagh (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1672?
- 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.
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