SB 1024 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

roadable aircraft; registration; license plates

This bill updates Arizona's vehicle registration laws to include a new definition for "roadable aircraft," which are vehicles capable of both flying and driving on roads. It requires these aircraft to be registered with the state and mandates that they display standard license plates when operating on public highways. The legislation also adds "roadable aircraft" to the list of defined vehicle types alongside existing categories like autocycles and all-terrain vehicles. These changes ensure that emerging hybrid vehicles are properly classified and regulated under current transportation statutes.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Vetoed

Apr 2026

Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Vetoed Apr 13, 2026

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Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version (02/24/2026) · 5 edits · Feb 24, 2026

MODERATE

This bill introduces Arizona's first legal framework for 'roadable aircraft,' vehicles that can operate both as aircraft and on public roads. It adds specific definitions for these vehicles and requires them to maintain both aircraft and vehicle registrations. The bill also mandates that roadable aircraft be issued motorcycle-sized license plates and allows drivers to operate them with a standard Class D license.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of vehicle registration laws to include a new category of hybrid vehicles (roadable aircraft) that were previously unaddressed, requiring them to comply with both aviation and motor vehicle regulations.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'roadable aircraft' as an aircraft capable of operating like a vehicle under state law and meeting federal motorcycle safety standards.

REQUIREMENT

Requires roadable aircraft to maintain dual registration as both an aircraft and a motor vehicle, unless specific annual license taxes are paid.

Mandates that license plates issued for roadable aircraft must be motorcycle-sized.

Added a requirement for applicants registering roadable aircraft to record the federal N-number license marking on the state registration.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated driver license requirements to allow roadable aircraft to be operated with a standard Class D license, removing the need for a motorcycle endorsement.

Floor votes · House Apr 8, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Vetoed

Vetoed by Governor

executive

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

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Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

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Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

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Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

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Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

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Jan 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors