Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateArizonaEnacted
SB 1713: AHCCCS; procurement; contracting
T.J. Shope
SB 1713 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 22, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill mandates new procedural requirements for how the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) conducts procurement and executes contracts with private entities.
Who is affected
The affected parties include current and future AHCCCS health insurance vendors, the state agency personnel responsible for procurement, and the population of Arizona Medicaid recipients.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill updates the legal framework governing how the state evaluates and selects healthcare service providers, replacing previous standards.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source, though procurement shifts typically involve administrative implementation costs.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of June 2026; implementation details remain subject to agency rule-making.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased transparency, improved vendor performance standards, and enhanced administrative efficiency in the state's largest health program.
Risks and tradeoffs
Significant concerns include potential disruptions to healthcare networks during the transition to new providers and the complexity of shifting multi-billion dollar government contracts.
What is still unknown
The specific selection criteria and the timeline for phasing in new vendor agreements are not provided in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- streamlines state spending processes
- potential for lower costs through competitive procurement
- creates more predictable contracting cycles
Risks
- compliance costs for prospective bidders
- potential disruption to existing business contracts
- risk of market concentration favoring large carriers
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- improves efficiency of services for Medicaid recipients
- stabilizes the delivery of essential healthcare benefits
- supports continuity of care for vulnerable populations
Risks
- potential for service disruption during vendor transitions
- concerns about provider network adequacy in new contracts
- risks to low-income populations if providers change
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- establishes clearer standards for public agency contracting
- reduces ambiguity in vendor selection criteria
- promotes fairness in state hiring practices
Risks
- complexity of rules may limit public oversight clarity
- potential for industry lobbying to shape criteria
- limited detail currently available on transparency
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- modernizes procurement to improve service quality
- standardizes rules to improve administrative stability
- better vendor selection could improve patient outcomes
Risks
- risk of reduced access if selection excludes providers
- transition periods may cause gaps in patient services
- administrative hurdles for current health providers
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Implementation transitions in Medicaid programs often carry risks of temporary coverage or service disruptions for vulnerable beneficiaries.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary only.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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