HB 2771 requires individuals on community supervision (probation) in Arizona to pay a $65 monthly fee unless they demonstrate inability to pay. Seventy percent of these fees fund victim compensation programs, while 30% supports community corrections services. The bill also allows charging probationers for actual costs of drug testing or rehabilitation programs, with collected funds limited to covering those specific program expenses. It directly affects people under probation supervision by creating new financial obligations tied to supervision and treatment services.
HB 2970 amends Arizona law to strengthen penalties for fraud by defining it as knowingly obtaining benefits through false claims, lies, or hiding key facts. It removes the requirement that prosecutors prove victims relied on the fraud and bars probation or early release for serious cases involving $100,000+ in fraud or opioid sales. The law also allows Arizona to prosecute fraud even if parts of the scheme occurred outside state borders. This directly affects individuals or entities committing fraud, with stricter sentencing for large-scale or opioid-related offenses.
SB 1416 requires Arizona law enforcement agencies to submit detailed information about missing or kidnapped children to state and national databases within two hours, including photos, physical descriptions, and last known locations. Agencies must also share this information with media and social media within 20-40 hours, update records within 30 days, and notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for children in foster care. The bill mandates comprehensive training for officers handling such cases at hire and biannually, covering reporting protocols and coordination with child welfare systems. This procedural legislation directly affects all Arizona law enforcement agencies and their response protocols for missing children cases.
SB 1631 requires Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) and local law enforcement to implement standardized protocols for investigating sexual abuse allegations against children. It mandates that a trained forensic interviewer conduct a child's initial interview within 72 hours of a report alleging sexual abuse (defined as offenses under specific Arizona statutes like molestation, trafficking, or assault), with limited exceptions for medical care or child location. The bill also establishes requirements for county-level interdisciplinary investigations, information sharing, joint case coordination, and annual reporting to the governor and legislature. These protocols directly affect DCS workers, county attorneys, law enforcement, and medical experts involved in child abuse cases. The law does not change evidence admissibility but focuses on improving investigation speed and coordination.
HB 2047 modifies Arizona's eviction laws by requiring courts to issue a writ of restitution (a court order for a tenant to vacate) after a tenant is found guilty in an eviction case. It adds that tenants who remain in or return to rental property after being lawfully served with this writ - without the owner's permission - commit third-degree criminal trespass. The bill mandates a five-day waiting period before the writ can be enforced, preventing immediate criminal charges during that time. This directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain possession, turning continued occupancy after a court order into a criminal offense.
SB 1061 amends Arizona law to increase penalties for fentanyl-related offenses involving specific quantities. It sets a 9-gram threshold for triggering mandatory minimum sentences: 5-15 years for a first offense and 10-20 years for repeat offenses involving sales or possession in a vehicle. The bill also requires a minimum $2,000 fine (or three times the drug's value), prohibits drug use during probation, and mandates 360 hours of community service for probationers convicted under this section. This law directly affects individuals convicted of fentanyl sales or possession of 9 grams or more, imposing stricter sentencing and additional conditions beyond standard penalties.
This Arizona bill creates a new transition program that allows eligible inmates to serve up to ninety days in the community before their full release. To qualify, inmates must meet specific criteria, such as having a minimum or medium custody classification, making satisfactory progress in prison programming, and agreeing to provide post-release information, while those convicted of sexual offenses or serious violent crimes are excluded. The program requires private or nonprofit providers to offer services like counseling, job placement, and family reunification, and it mandates that victims be notified and given a chance to object before an inmate can be released early. Additionally, the bill establishes a dedicated fund to cover program costs and requires the state department to submit annual reports on the number of participants, the types of services provided, and recidivism rates.
SB 1847 is the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act for Arizona's Department of Corrections, allocating approximately $1.6 billion in state funding to support prisons, community corrections, and inmate healthcare. The bill establishes strict reporting requirements, mandating that the department submit monthly financial updates, annual staffing reports, and detailed bed capacity analyses to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. It also introduces specific financial controls, such as requiring legislative review before spending on certain inmate healthcare contracts and limiting private prison staff stipends to amounts equal to those paid to state employees. Additionally, the legislation directs that all earnings from specific land funds be used solely to support penal institutions and requires the department to prioritize filling in-state prison beds before using out-of-state provisional beds.
SB 1110 establishes Arizona's home confinement program for eligible inmates, directly affecting those serving sentences for specific non-violent felonies who meet strict criteria. To qualify, inmates must have served at least one year, not have violent or sex offense convictions, maintain good conduct, and find employment or education (unless disabled), while also having no active warrants. The bill mandates electronic monitoring for participants and requires the Department of Corrections to notify victims of the application, provide them 10 days to submit feedback, and consider this input before approving placements. It also mandates the Department to ensure equitable access to monitoring technology and evaluate program effectiveness after 12 months using metrics like participant numbers and return-to-custody rates.
HB 2676 allows individuals adjudicated delinquent as juveniles in Arizona to petition a court for restored firearm rights after meeting specific conditions. It directly affects people who were minors when convicted of certain offenses but not adults. The bill establishes two waiting periods: 25 years for those convicted of serious offenses like burglary or arson, or a two-year wait for other felonies after completing probation or court-ordered conditions. The process requires a court application with no filing fee, served to the county attorney, and is handled by juvenile court judges. This changes the legal pathway for juvenile offenders to regain firearm rights under defined circumstances.
