The Arizona End Organ Harvesting Act (HB2504) seeks to restrict insurance coverage for genetic sequencing and human organ transplants that involve technology or organs from countries designated as foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The bill also prohibits health care institutions from using genetic sequencers or software from these countries and requires the removal of such technology. It sets penalties for violations, mandates U.S. storage for genetic data, and provides whistleblower protection and the right for individuals to recover damages if their genetic data is processed using prohibited technology.

Despite the bill's provisions, it was vetoed by the Governor due to concerns about overly broad requirements that could pose compliance challenges for hospitals and researchers. The committee made technical amendments to the bill, but the veto was ultimately upheld, leaving the proposed restrictions and requirements unenacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-826.05, 20-1057.20, 20-1342.08, 20-1406.06, 36-116, 36-407.04, 36-857, 36-2907.16
House Engrossed Version: 20-826.05, 20-1057.20, 20-1342.08, 20-1406.06, 36-407.04, 36-857, 36-2907.16, 116-283
Senate Engrossed Version: 20-826.05, 20-1057.20, 20-1342.08, 20-1404.06, 36-407.04, 36-857, 36-2907.16, 116-283