If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to title 36, chapter 4, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Specifically, it would require hospitals that accept payments from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to include a designated area on patient admission forms for individuals to indicate their citizenship status, whether they are a U.S. citizen, lawfully present, or not lawfully present in the United States. Additionally, the form must clarify that the patient's response will not influence their care or lead to reporting their immigration status to authorities.

The bill also mandates that hospitals submit quarterly reports to the Department of Health Services (DHS) detailing the number of admissions or emergency visits categorized by citizenship status. Furthermore, DHS is required to compile an annual report for state leadership that includes total admissions and information on the costs associated with uncompensated care for individuals not lawfully present. The bill allows DHS to establish rules regarding the reporting format while ensuring that no personal identifying information is disclosed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-407.04
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-407.04