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AZ SB1621

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Obesity Treatment and Prevention Advisory Council with 11 members, including legislators from both parties, directors of AHCCCS and the Department of Health Services, patient advocates, physicians, and a registered dietitian
  • Council must analyze historical data and estimate potential cost savings of providing Medicaid coverage for preventative obesity care
  • Requires the council to evaluate public policy and funding strategies and identify health care system gaps related to obesity treatment
  • Reports due to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028
  • Council automatically dissolves after January 30, 2029

Legislative Description

Obesity; prevention; treatment; advisory council

Duties

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2026
Health and Human Services3/11/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Health and Human Services2/3/2026
Government Institutions2/3/2026

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