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AZ SB1604
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lela Alston
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance policies and disability insurance contracts to cover autologous breast reconstruction procedures, which use a patient's own tissue rather than implants for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
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Applies to accident and health insurers, hospital and medical service corporations, and health care services organizations regulated under Arizona insurance law.
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Coverage must be provided in the same manner as other reconstructive surgery benefits, preventing insurers from treating autologous reconstruction differently than implant-based reconstruction.
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Amends multiple sections of Arizona Revised Statutes (Title 20) related to insurance coverage requirements for breast reconstruction surgery.
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Effective date is January 1, 2026, giving insurers time to update their policies and coverage offerings.
Legislative Description
Insurance coverage; autologous breast reconstruction
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/4/2026