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

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2941: motorcycles; reckless driving

HB 2941 amends Arizona law to classify operating a motorcycle in violation of specific traffic rules (sections 28-903 B/C) as reckless driving. This directly affects motorcycle riders who commit such violations, increasing penalties for repeat offenses within 24 months. For second or subsequent violations, the law mandates a minimum 20-day jail sentence before eligibility for probation and imposes a one-year license suspension, with a restricted license option available after 45 days of suspension. The bill also requires judges to order license surrender and report convictions to the state department.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory 20-day jail time and license suspension for motorcycle traffic violations, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing without reform elements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for motorcycle traffic violations to enhance road safety, directly strengthening transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Driver Licensing

passed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2043: felony murder; unborn child

HB 2043 amends Arizona's first-degree murder statute to include an unborn child as a victim when death occurs during certain violent crimes (like sexual assault, robbery, or drug offenses) or when death is caused with premeditation. It directly affects individuals convicted of these specific felonies who cause death to an unborn child during the commission of the crime. Key provisions clarify that the unborn child is protected at "any stage of development" and include three exceptions: legal abortions, medical treatment for the mother or child, and actions by the mother herself. The bill does not change sentencing (first-degree murder remains a class 1 felony punishable by death or life imprisonment) but expands the scope of the crime to cover unborn children in defined scenarios.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands murder charges to include unborn children during violent crimes, increasing criminal liability and sentencing severity without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2064: vulnerable pedestrians

HB 2064 creates new criminal offenses for drivers who recklessly cause injury or death to pedestrians defined as "vulnerable" (those using mobility aids, white canes, or service animals due to disabilities). For physical injury, it establishes a class 1 misdemeanor with penalties including a $2,000 minimum fine, 90-day license suspension, and 100 hours of community service at organizations serving blind/visually impaired individuals. For death or serious injury, it classifies the offense as a class 4 felony with a one-year license suspension and 200 hours of community service, plus mandatory traffic survival school. The bill also requires driver education programs to include vulnerable pedestrian awareness training and mandates restitution covering disability-related costs like mobility aid replacements or emotional distress.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new offenses for driver negligence toward vulnerable pedestrians, increasing penalties for specific traffic violations90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by imposing penalties for reckless driving causing injury/death to vulnerable pedestrians, strengthening road safety standards for infrastructure users.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety

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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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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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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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