Criminal Justice

failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 1502: unlawful flight; reckless endangerment; violation.

This bill changes Arizona's penalties for drivers who intentionally evade police vehicles. It creates three felony classifications: a Class 5 felony for fleeing marked police cars (or unmarked cars when the driver admits or knew it was police), a Class 4 felony for endangering others while fleeing, and a Class 2 felony for causing serious injury, transporting minors under 15, or having prior traffic violations. The law directly affects drivers who knowingly flee law enforcement, with penalties escalating based on the severity of the situation.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases felony penalties for fleeing police, creating harsher classifications that expand criminalization and restrict defendant rights through stricter sentencing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1444: deportation task force; appropriation

SB 1444 creates a state-funded deportation task force led by sheriffs' associations to coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on deporting individuals who entered the U.S. illegally and have: (1) a criminal conviction, (2) been alleged to have committed a crime, (3) been detained based on criminal suspicion, or (4) been detained related to a crime. It defines "law enforcement agency" to include municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices. The bill appropriates funds for the task force's establishment and operation in fiscal year 2026-2027, exempting the funding from standard budget lapse rules. This policy directly affects non-citizens with criminal connections who interact with Arizona law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for a deportation task force, directly allocating budget resources for a government program.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates state task force to coordinate ICE deportations for individuals with criminal convictions/allegations, strengthening enforcement rather than reforming criminal justice systems.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates state deportation task force coordinating with ICE on deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal ties, mandating state law enforcement cooperation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2186: identity evidence; civil traffic violations

HB 2186 requires drivers and passengers to provide specific identity evidence during traffic stops when requested by police. Drivers must show a document containing their full name, date of birth, address, physical description (including height, weight, eye/hair color, and sex), and signature, or verbally provide name, DOB, and address if not driving. It amends Arizona law to classify failing to comply with this requirement as a class 2 misdemeanor, with a defense available if a valid driver license is later presented to court. The bill directly affects individuals stopped for traffic violations who cannot produce a driver license. It specifies concrete ID requirements to standardize enforcement during traffic stops.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new class 2 misdemeanor for failing to provide ID during traffic stops, expanding criminalization of minor non-compliance without reform context.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2498: aggravated driving; suspended; revoked; license

HB 2498 creates a new Class 5 felony for driving with a suspended, revoked, or canceled license when a person has five or more prior separate violations of this offense within 84 months (7 years). It directly affects individuals with repeated violations of Arizona's driving suspension laws, imposing a mandatory minimum 4-month prison sentence with no probation, suspension, or early release. The law applies only to offenses occurring on or after January 1, 2019, and counts multiple violations from the same incident as a single offense for the five-violation threshold. This bill does not change penalties for first-time or fewer violations, which remain misdemeanors under existing law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes mandatory 4-month prison sentence for repeat license violations without probation/early release, increasing penalties and restricting defendant rights per criminal justice indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces stricter penalties for repeat driving violations with suspended licenses, enhancing road safety under vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing Driver Licensing

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2175: crimes; hostility towards victims; sentencing

Arizona's HB 2175 increases prison sentences for certain crimes committed "out of hostility toward a victim because of the victim's identity in a protected group" (as defined in state law). It applies to offenses like assault (Section 13-1203), criminal damage (Section 13-1602), and other felonies listed in the bill. If convicted under these circumstances, defendants face a 3- to 5-year sentence increase (depending on felony class) and cannot receive probation, suspended sentences, or early release until the full term is served. The law explicitly states it does not restrict constitutional free speech rights.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison sentences for hate crimes, removes probation/early release options, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher penalties and reduced defendant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Corrections Sentencing

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2205: criminal damage; trespassing; critical facilities

HB 2205 amends Arizona law to increase penalties for damaging specific protected locations, directly affecting property owners and individuals who damage these sites. It classifies aggravated criminal damage when property is defaced, damaged, or tampered with at places of worship, schools, cemeteries, or utility/infrastructure sites (e.g., for metal theft), with penalties escalating based on damage amount ($1,500-$10,000+) and location type. For instance, damaging a school with $10,000+ in damage becomes a class 4 felony, while similar damage to utility infrastructure is a class 3 felony. The bill defines "damage" to include repair costs, lost services, and abatement expenses, making it a criminal offense with felony classifications.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for damaging protected locations, expanding criminalization of property damage offenses without reform elements.95% confidence

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failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1093: riot; planning; participation; racketeering

SB 1093 amends Arizona's conspiracy statute (A.R.S. § 13-1003) and defines key terms for extortion and criminal activity (A.R.S. § 13-2301). It clarifies that conspiracy to commit a class 1 felony carries a life sentence without parole for 25 years, expands conspiracy liability when co-conspirators collaborate with others, and adds definitions like "extortionate extension of credit" (involving threats of violence for debt repayment) and "animal or ecological terrorism" (requiring property damage over $10,000 and three-person coordination). The bill directly affects individuals accused of conspiracy, extortion, or property crimes involving animal facilities. It is a procedural statute updating legal definitions and penalties, not a new policy on public order or riots.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands conspiracy liability with life sentence without parole for class 1 felony conspiracy, increasing mandatory penalties and criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2865: prohibited possessor; definition

HB 2865, titled "Jordin's Law," clarifies Arizona's definition of a "prohibited possessor" under firearm laws by amending Section 13-3101 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It specifies who is barred from possessing firearms, including individuals convicted of felonies (with rights not restored), undocumented immigrants (with exceptions for hunters, shooting event participants, or diplomats), people subject to certain court orders (like mental health holds or domestic violence protection orders), and those serving prison terms or probation for violent offenses. The bill also defines "prohibited weapons," such as short-barreled rifles or machine guns, but states these definitions do not override federal law compliance. This is a definitional update to existing law, not a new restriction on firearm access.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by clarifying prohibited firearm possession categories, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of restricting access and expanding restrictions.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts firearm access for undocumented immigrants (with limited exceptions), directly limiting their rights under state law per bill's definition of 'prohibited possessor'90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Firearms

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1109: transition program; eligibility; dangerous offenses

SB 1109 modifies Arizona's prison transition program by establishing strict eligibility requirements for inmates seeking community-based services after release. It bars individuals convicted of sexual offenses, certain dangerous or violent crimes (with limited exceptions for assault, aggravated assault, or robbery), or those with felony detainers, recent major rule violations, or unmet programming progress. The program must provide up to 90 days of community services - including counseling, job placement, and substance abuse treatment - and requires notifying victims of potential early release with a 20-day objection window. The state department must annually report recidivism rates, participant numbers, and service types to the governor and legislature by July 31.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts eligibility for prison transition program, reducing access to rehabilitation services for offenders with violent or sexual convictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2870: residence of sex offenders; regulation

Arizona's HB 2870 prohibits individuals convicted of "dangerous crimes against children" (classified as level 3 sex offenders under Arizona law) from living within 1,000 feet of schools (K-8 or 9-12), child care facilities, or their former victim's residence. Exceptions include those living there before a school opened, minors, people on probation, or those with written victim consent. Violations are punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor for first offenses and a class 6 felony for repeat offenses involving victims. The bill also prevents cities or counties from enacting stricter distance restrictions than the state law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization via residence restrictions for sex offenders, matching 'oppose' indicator of increased punitive measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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