Senate Bill 1741 Summary

• Repeals section 36-145 and amends multiple health care statutes related to Arizona's health care cost containment system (AHCCCS) and children's health insurance program.

• Adds Duchenne muscular dystrophy to Arizona's newborn screening panel, with implementation required by October 1, 2027 or two years after federal adoption, whichever is earlier.

• Extends the Arizona nurse education investment pilot program through fiscal year 2025-2026 and modifies fund distribution deadlines from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

• Authorizes AHCCCS to cover traditional healing services and prerelease services (up to 90 days before release) for eligible incarcerated individuals and committed youth, subject to federal approval and available funding.

• Establishes fiscal year 2025-2026 county contributions to AHCCCS and long-term care system ($28.5+ million statewide), authorizes $3 million grant for tribal dialysis center construction, and appropriates funds for rural hospital interoperability technology and student nurse anesthetist clinical rotation programs.