HB 2693 — genetic sequencing; insurance; prohibition
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First 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 May 02, 2025.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
159 added · 159 removedPlain-language change summary
The proposed changes to Bill HB 2693 include the addition of the title "genetic sequencing; insurance; prohibition" which highlights a focus on restricting insurance practices related to genetic sequencing. This change is significant as it aims to ensure that individuals are not discriminated against by insurance companies based on their genetic information. This could protect patients' privacy and access to insurance, promoting fair treatment in healthcare.
Senate Engrossed House BillEngrossed genetic sequencing;
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"COMPANY"2693 MEANS1. A FOR-PROFIT SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, ORGANIZATION, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, JOINT VENTURE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, - 2 - H.B.
2693"COMPANY" MEANS A FOR-PROFIT SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, ORGANIZATION, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, JOINT VENTURE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, INCLUDING A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, MAJORITY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, PARENT COMPANY OR AFFILIATE OF THE ENTITIES OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS OR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.
REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR GENETICGENETIC. SEQUENCING.
(b) THE LOCATION IN WHICH THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS ARE PRIMARILY COMPLETED OR WHERE A MAJORITY OF THE OWNERSHIP SHARES ARE HELD.
2693 3.(b) THE LOCATION IN WHICH THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS ARE PRIMARILY COMPLETED OR WHERE A MAJORITY OF THE OWNERSHIP SHARES ARE HELD.
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION, -"VIOLATION" 4MEANS -EACH H.B.INSTANCE OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENOME HAVING UNDERGONE GENETIC SEQUENCING USING GENETIC SEQUENCERS OR OPERATIONAL AND RESEARCH SOFTWARE USED FOR GENETIC SEQUENCERS OR GENETIC SEQUENCING THAT ARE PROHIBITED UNDER THIS SECTION.
2693 "VIOLATION" MEANS EACH INSTANCE OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENOME HAVING UNDERGONE GENETIC SEQUENCING USING GENETIC SEQUENCERS OR OPERATIONAL AND RESEARCH SOFTWARE USED FOR GENETIC SEQUENCERS OR GENETIC SEQUENCING THAT ARE PROHIBITED UNDER THIS SECTION.
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2693 B.
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2693 C.
View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version Current pdf
- SENATE - Health and Human Services View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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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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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Leo Biasiucci · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 34 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Leo Biasiucci 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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 47% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 6 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 33% | 0% | 2% |
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 | Yea |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Nay |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Nay |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Nay |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| 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 |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2693?
- HB 2693 is sponsored by Leo Biasiucci (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2693?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - First 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.
- Where can I track HB 2693?
- Track HB 2693 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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