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AZ SB1066

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Creates civil liability for researchers who knowingly or recklessly publish fraudulent scientific research, requiring proof by clear and convincing evidence

  • 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

  • Exempts researchers who preregister hypotheses, discover and report errors, provide reasonable study access, or post methodology on open access databases

  • Excludes from liability research conducted at or funded by accredited universities and research by drug manufacturers registered with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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