HB 2158 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

predatory animals; definition

HB 2158 defines "predatory animals" in Arizona law as foxes, skunks, coyotes, bears, cougars, mountain lions, wolves, and bobcats. This definition clarifies which species are subject to specific wildlife management regulations, such as hunting or trapping rules. The amendment updates Arizona Revised Statutes Section 17-101 to provide clear, consistent terminology for enforcement by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. It does not create new restrictions but ensures regulatory clarity for existing laws governing these species.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (02/24/2026) · 1 edit · Feb 24, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reorganized and formatted for the House Engrossed version, but the substantive legal text remains identical to the introduced version. No new definitions, rules, or policy changes were added; the only modifications are structural, such as the addition of a title page and the renumbering of the statute section.

TECHNICAL

The bill was reorganized to include a title page and header information, and the statute section was renumbered from 'Section 1. Section 17-101' to 'Section 1.1. Section 17-101' to align with legislative formatting standards.

Floor votes · House Feb 24, 2026

How they voted

31–25

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 60

Feb 24, 2026

D Democratic27

24 Nay 3

88% Nay

R Republican33

31 Yea 1 Nay 1

93% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors