01/27/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight

Arizona House Regulatory Oversight Committee · January 27, 2026

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Call to order, roll call, member introductions

Presentation

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Chairman Joseph Chaplec opened the committee, asked the secretary to note roll call and introduced committee members and staff. Vice Chair Alexander Collin and members including Representative Rachel Keshle and Representative Lupe Contreras were introduced; Representative Hernandez was noted absent but expected. Committee staff (Stephanie Smith, Noah Brunson, Brendan/Bridal Foland, interns and research staff) were introduced by the chair.

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House Regulatory Oversight Committee heard three bills: HB2248 (Arizona Medical Freedom Act), HB2086 (prohibits vaccine/mask requirements by businesses), and HB2688 (eliminate state budget FTEs vacant 150+ days). Committee heard multiple public witnesses for and against, debated public-health vs. individual freedom, and gave each bill a due-pass recommendation (each 3-2).

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