unlawful camping; stock; wildlife; access

HB 2135 makes it illegal to camp within one-quarter mile of a natural or man-made water source if the camping blocks wildlife or livestock from accessing that water. The bill directly affects people camping near water holes or watering facilities in Arizona, particularly in rural or desert areas where water is scarce. Its key provision prohibits camping in locations that deny animals the only reasonably available water source, protecting both wildlife and domestic livestock (like cattle). The law does not restrict camping elsewhere but targets specific locations where animal access is threatened. This is a concrete policy change to safeguard animal water access in arid regions.