Criminal Justice

in committee · Arizona · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2108: unlawful flight; reckless endangerment; violation

HB 2108 reclassifies fleeing or attempting to elude a police vehicle as a felony in Arizona, with penalties increasing based on specific circumstances. Drivers face a class 5 felony for fleeing when police are properly marked or if the driver knew it was police; a class 4 felony if their driving recklessly endangers others during flight; and a class 2 felony if they cause serious injury, transport a minor under 15, or have prior DUI convictions (sections 28-1381/28-1382). The bill directly affects drivers who flee law enforcement, with harsher penalties triggered by reckless behavior, injury to others, or vulnerable passengers. It does not create new offenses but clarifies and escalates penalties for existing unlawful flight conduct.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies fleeing police as felony with escalating penalties, increasing mandatory sentences for traffic offenses per bill's sentencing structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1061: fentanyl; sale amount; nine grams

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.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences (5-15 years), expands criminalization of fentanyl offenses, and adds stricter penalties without rehabilitation focus, opposing reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Probation & Parole Sentencing

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 1077: interactive computer service; prostitution; violation

SB 1077 amends Arizona law to specifically criminalize using interactive computer services (like websites or apps) to facilitate, promote, or solicit prostitution involving minors. This provision is added to Section E of the dangerous crimes against children statute, making such online activity a "dangerous crime against children in the first degree." The bill establishes sentencing ranges of 13 to 27 years in prison for first-time offenders and 23 to 37 years for those with prior convictions. It directly affects individuals who use digital platforms to engage in or promote child prostitution, imposing stricter penalties than standard prostitution offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding online solicitation of minors for prostitution to dangerous crimes against children, increasing mandatory sentences (13-37 years), aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking Sentencing

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2047: writ of restitution; criminal trespass

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.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes civil eviction non-compliance as third-degree trespass, expanding criminal penalties for non-violent behavior without reform indicators.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingImposes criminal trespass penalties on tenants remaining post-eviction, weakening tenant protections by increasing legal consequences for non-compliance with eviction orders.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Victims' Rights Tenant Rights

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 1032: appropriation; independent correctional oversight office

SB 1032 appropriates $1.5 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Corrections Oversight Fund, established under Arizona law. This funding directly supports the Independent Correctional Oversight Office (ICOO) in carrying out its duties to monitor prison conditions and oversight activities as defined in Title 41, Chapter 59 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The bill does not create new policies but provides operational resources for the existing oversight office. This is a procedural budget allocation, not a substantive legislative change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5M from general fund to fund existing Corrections Oversight Office operations, directly supporting fiscal management of public safety oversight program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds existing Independent Correctional Oversight Office to monitor prison conditions, strengthening oversight within criminal justice system per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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failed · Arizona · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2045: drive by shooting; immediate area

HB 2045 amends Arizona law to define "drive by shooting" as intentionally discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle (or the immediate area used to transport the shooter) at a person, occupied vehicle, or structure. It classifies this offense as a class 2 felony and requires judges to revoke the convicted person’s driver’s license for one to five years upon conviction, forwarding the order to the Department of Transportation. The bill also mandates forfeiture of vehicles used in the offense under existing chapter 39 procedures. These provisions directly affect individuals convicted of drive-by shootings, increasing penalties through license suspension and vehicle seizure.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies drive-by shootings as class 2 felony with license revocation and vehicle forfeiture, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization.90% confidence

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2063: appropriation; independent correctional oversight office.

HB 2063 allocates $1.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Corrections Oversight Fund, which supports the Independent Correctional Oversight Office. This funding is specifically designated for the office's operations under existing law (Title 41, Chapter 59 of Arizona Revised Statutes), enabling it to conduct oversight activities within the state prison system. The bill does not create new policies or change existing laws - it solely provides financial resources for an already established oversight body. The office, which monitors correctional facilities and conditions, will use these funds for its mandated oversight functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from state general fund for Corrections Oversight Office operations, funding essential oversight program under existing law.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Independent Correctional Oversight Office to strengthen prison system accountability, aligning with reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 1022: public records; exemption; photos

SB 1022 exempts booking photographs (like mug shots taken during arrests) and photos or videos from photo enforcement systems (such as traffic cameras) from Arizona's public records disclosure requirements. The bill adds a new section to state law clarifying that government agencies do not have to release these specific images when requested under public records laws. This directly affects law enforcement and transportation departments that maintain such records. The exemption applies only to the defined categories of images, leaving other public records subject to standard disclosure rules. The bill does not alter existing requirements for other types of government records.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExempts booking photos and traffic camera footage from public disclosure, reducing transparency and oversight of law enforcement actions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2044: abandonment; concealment of body; classification

This bill would amend Arizona law to criminalize knowingly moving a dead body or body parts with the intent to conceal or abandon it. Most violations would be classified as a class 5 felony, but the penalty increases to a class 3 felony if the person disfigures or dismembers the body to hide a crime, or if they caused the death before concealment. The law excludes authorized handling of remains under specific funeral, burial, or medical disposal laws (titles 32 and 36). It directly affects anyone handling human remains, including funeral professionals and individuals involved in criminal investigations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by classifying body concealment as felony, increasing penalties for disfigurement/disembowelment; aligns with indicators of expanded criminalization.90% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole