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AZ HB2308

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Weninger

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits dental insurers and their holding companies from having any ownership interest in business organizations that offer dental services regulated by the State Board of Dental Examiners.

  • Defines "dental insurer" by reference to existing statute (section 20-126) and "holding company" as any entity holding 10% or more ownership or voting rights in a dental insurer.

  • Amends section 32-1213 of Arizona Revised Statutes governing business entity registration requirements for dental practices.

  • Creates a separation between dental insurance companies and dental practice ownership to prevent vertical integration in the dental services market.

Legislative Description

Dental insurers; dental practice; prohibition

Prohibition

Last Action

Transmit to Senate

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2026
Commerce1/21/2026

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