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AZ SB1129
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Gowan
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AI Summary
- Adds melanoma to the list of cancers presumed to be occupational diseases for peace officers under Arizona workers' compensation law
- Peace officers diagnosed with melanoma (along with existing covered cancers like brain, bladder, rectal, colon cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, and others) would have their condition presumed to arise from employment
- The presumption applies to officers who passed a pre-employment physical showing no cancer evidence and served at least five years on hazardous duty
- Coverage extends to current officers and former officers age 65 or younger diagnosed within 15 years of their last employment date
- Applies specifically to peace officers regularly assigned to hazardous duty in special operations, SWAT, explosive ordinance disposal, or hazardous materials response units
Legislative Description
Occupational disease; proximate cause; melanoma
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/15/2026
Finance1/15/2026
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