Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2557: candidate petitions; felony disclosure

HB 2557 amends Arizona law to allow individuals convicted of certain offenses to petition courts to seal their criminal records after meeting specific requirements. It directly affects people with felony or misdemeanor convictions who have completed sentences, paid all fines/restitution, and waited set periods (e.g., 10 years for serious felonies, 5 years for less serious ones). Key mechanisms include mandatory victim notification, court review for public safety, and restrictions on how sealed records may be used (e.g., still admissible in future criminal cases). The bill does not change eligibility for voting or candidacy, despite its misleading title, and focuses solely on record sealing procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows sealing of criminal records for eligible individuals post-sentence, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism barriers - core criminal justice reform.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2573: DUI; alternative treatment

HB 2573 modifies Arizona's DUI sentencing to offer an alternative treatment option for certain offenders. It allows judges to suspend all but one day of jail time for DUI convictions involving alcohol if the defendant successfully completes a court-ordered alcohol or drug screening, education, or treatment program. The bill also maintains existing penalties, including a $250 minimum fine, two $500 assessments (funding prison construction and public safety equipment), and mandatory ignition interlock devices for alcohol-related DUIs. This primarily affects individuals convicted of DUI under Arizona law, providing a pathway to reduce jail time through treatment participation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeOffers treatment alternatives over jail time for DUI, promoting rehabilitation and reducing incarceration - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2440: prisoners; transition program

HB 2440 establishes a 90-day community transition program for eligible Arizona inmates, requiring the Department of Corrections to partner with private or nonprofit entities to provide services like job placement, substance abuse treatment, and family reunification counseling. To qualify, inmates must meet specific criteria (e.g., no recent violent convictions or felony detainers) and agree to provide information for a department report, while victims must receive notice before release. The bill mandates annual reporting on recidivism rates, program participation, and service types, with special provisions allowing eligibility for some inmates convicted of certain drug offenses. It also allows a one-time 90-day extension for inmates needing additional support to address specific risk factors.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes rehabilitation-focused transition program with job placement and treatment services to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncludes substance abuse treatment as required service, supporting mental health access for inmates transitioning to community85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4143: 2026-2027; criminal justice.

This bill requires the Arizona Department of Corrections to submit an annual report on prison bed capacity to the joint legislative budget committee by November 1 each year. The report must detail the number of available beds for different security levels and genders at both state facilities and private prisons, including data from the previous two years and projections for the current year. It also mandates explanations for why permanent beds are removed instead of temporary ones, along with plans for any future closures of 100 or more beds that must be reviewed before implementation. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates transparency in prison capacity and bed management, enhancing oversight and accountability within the corrections system.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2046: annual probation review; prehearing; notification

HB 2046 requires annual court reviews for young adults under 22 who were convicted of sexual offenses as minors and must register under Arizona law. The bill mandates that probation departments prepare reports for these hearings, and specifies that prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims (or their attorneys), and probation officers must be notified. At each hearing, the court must decide whether to continue, modify, or end probation, registration requirements, or community notification. This law standardizes the review process, ensuring consistent annual evaluations for this specific group of probationers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates annual reviews for minor offenders to modify/terminate probation/registration, promoting rehabilitation and reducing unnecessary restrictions per criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2131: trafficking weapons or explosives

HB 2131 amends Arizona's weapons misconduct law (ARS § 13-3102) to specifically criminalize trafficking weapons or explosives for financial gain to assist criminal street gangs, syndicates, or racketeering enterprises. This provision directly affects individuals who sell or transfer weapons/explosives with the intent to support such criminal organizations. The bill adds this trafficking offense as a new subsection (A.16) to the existing statute, which already covers other weapon-related misconduct like concealed carry or possession by prohibited persons. Key exemptions remain for lawful activities like museum collections, military use, or educational purposes. The law creates a distinct criminal penalty for trafficking tied to organized criminal enterprises, not general weapon possession or sales.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes weapon trafficking to gangs, expanding criminalization under criminal justice laws.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2223: name change petition; sex offenders

HB 2223 modifies Arizona's name change law to specifically address individuals required to register as sex offenders. The bill requires applicants to disclose their sex offender registration status and mandates that if approved, they must register under their new name while using their old name as an alias. Applicants must also serve the prosecuting agency with their application, and victims or prosecutors can contest the change for up to one year after court approval. This directly affects sex offenders seeking name changes, ensuring their registration obligations remain active without interruption.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens sex offender registration oversight by requiring disclosure, new-name registration, and contest period, enhancing public safety in criminal justice90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1709: dangerous crimes; children; probation revocation

SB 1709 requires Arizona courts to impose a mandatory $65 monthly fee for adults on probation (unless the court determines they cannot pay), with fees collected to fund adult probation services. It adds provisions allowing remote reporting for probationers to accommodate work, family care, or treatment needs, and establishes a process for transferring probation supervision between counties under specific conditions. The bill also clarifies that probation fees must be paid to county treasurers for the adult probation services fund, not to courts directly. It directly affects individuals placed on probation in Arizona, particularly those in supervised probation programs, by adding this financial obligation and modifying reporting requirements. The bill does not change probation revocation rules for dangerous crimes involving children, as its title suggests, but focuses on administrative and fee-related procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandatory fees fund probation services; remote reporting accommodates work/family care, reducing recidivism risk per reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 1748: victims' rights; opt in process

SB 1748 requires Arizona law enforcement agencies to provide crime victims with clear materials allowing them to "opt in" to receive notifications about their case, including arrests, court dates, and case updates. Once a victim opts in (only once), they automatically receive notifications from all relevant state agencies without needing to repeat the request. Victims can also opt out at any time, and agencies must share this change across all departments. The bill streamlines communication while preserving existing victim rights under Arizona law, directly affecting all crime victims in Arizona who interact with law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances victim communication in criminal cases through streamlined notifications, supporting victim rights and improving transparency within the justice system.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1240: probation success incentive payments; calculation

SB 1240 creates payments to Arizona counties based on reducing probation failures compared to historical rates. Counties earn funds equal to 50% of prison cost savings per probationer kept out of prison (excluding those convicted of dangerous crimes against children), while the state allocates 25% of savings for statewide recidivism programs. Funds must be used for evidence-based services like drug treatment, job training, and probation officer training - not to replace existing budgets. The state calculates annual probation success rates using 2007-2019 data to determine payments and requires reporting on program effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds evidence-based rehab services (drug treatment, job training) to reduce recidivism and prison costs, directly advancing criminal justice reform through probation success incentives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds drug treatment (mental health service) as evidence-based probation program component, advancing healthcare access within recidivism reduction.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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