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AZ SB1095
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
- Prohibits physicians and health professionals from providing gender transition procedures, including puberty-blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones, to individuals under 18 years of age in Arizona
- Bans referrals by health professionals to other providers for gender transition procedures for minors
- Establishes that violations constitute unprofessional conduct subject to discipline by licensing boards, and allows affected individuals to sue for compensatory damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees
- Permits minors to file lawsuits until they reach 38 years of age (20 years after turning 18), and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce compliance
- Takes effect April 1, 2027 to allow time for minors currently receiving puberty-blocking drugs or cross-sex hormones to taper off under physician supervision
Legislative Description
Gender transition; minors; prohibitions
Prohibition
Last Action
House HHS Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-5-0-0-0-0)
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/23/2026
Health and Human Services2/23/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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