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AZ SB1194
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janae Shamp
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health professionals and health care institutions from denying care, services, or adversely affecting treatment options, priority, or quality based on a person's vaccination status
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Creates a private cause of action allowing individuals to sue in court if they believe their health care was adversely affected due to vaccination status
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Establishes civil penalties of $500 per violation or three times actual damages (whichever is greater), plus potential punitive damages, court costs, and attorney fees for prevailing plaintiffs
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Specifies that declarations of public health emergencies, health care crises, or pandemics do not exempt health professionals or institutions from these requirements
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Adds new sections to Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 (health professionals) and Title 36 (health care institutions) to codify these protections
Legislative Description
Vaccination status; denial; prohibition
Prohibition
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass
3/2/2026