HB 2876 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

public bodies; executive sessions; agenda

This bill strengthens Arizona's open meeting laws by requiring public bodies (like city councils and school boards) to post meeting summaries or recordings online within specific deadlines (3 days for regular meetings, 2 days for approved minutes). It clarifies when private "executive sessions" are permitted (e.g., for personnel matters, legal advice, or security discussions) and mandates detailed minutes for all meetings, including executive sessions. Cities/towns with over 2,500 residents must post approved minutes online for at least one year. The law aims to increase public access to government deliberations while maintaining confidentiality for legally protected discussions.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version (03/03/2026) → Chaptered Version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was officially enacted into law as Chapter 62, replacing its previous House version. The text includes minor formatting corrections and clarifies that matters discussed in executive sessions requiring a final vote must be placed on the regular agenda rather than the consent agenda. Additionally, it updates the date of approval to April 13, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope regarding open meeting laws remains unchanged, though the final version adds a specific procedural requirement for executive sessions involving final votes.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified that matters discussed in executive sessions requiring a final vote must be placed on the regular agenda and cannot be placed on the consent agenda.

TECHNICAL

Corrected minor formatting and spacing inconsistencies in the text of the bill.

TIMELINE

Added the official approval date of April 13, 2026, and filing date with the Secretary of State.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026 · House Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

25–3

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 30

Apr 8, 2026

D Democratic13

9 Yea 3 Nay 1

69% Yea

R Republican17

16 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 13, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by Governor

executive

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors