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AZ SB1066
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
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Creates civil liability for researchers who knowingly or recklessly publish fraudulent scientific research, requiring proof by clear and convincing evidence
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Allows the Arizona Attorney General or county attorneys to bring civil actions, with courts able to impose penalties up to $50,000, injunctive relief, and restitution to injured parties
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Exempts researchers who preregister hypotheses, discover and report errors, provide reasonable study access, or post methodology on open access databases
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Excludes from liability research conducted at or funded by accredited universities and research by drug manufacturers registered with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
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Establishes a 4-year statute of limitations from publication and permits private parties to sue for actual damages, court costs, and attorney fees
Legislative Description
Civil liability; fraudulent scientific research
Civil Liability
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
3/16/2026