Maddy summaryHB 2770 establishes a home confinement program for eligible Arizona inmates, allowing them to serve sentences at home under electronic monitoring instead of in prison. It applies to inmates who have served at least one year of their sentence, committed specific non-violent felonies (like certain class 4-6 offenses), and meet other criteria like no violent history or active warrants. Key provisions require electronic monitoring, victim notification and feedback before approval, a monthly supervision fee (with ability to waive based on inability to pay), and a 1:50 officer-to-participant ratio. The program phases in starting December 2026 based on remaining sentence time, directly affecting qualifying inmates, victims, and corrections staff managing the program.
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Maddy summaryHB 2769 prevents Arizona municipalities and counties from restricting the use of the state tree (as defined in § 41-856) in residential housing developments. The bill prohibits local governments from adopting land use regulations, enforcing ordinances, or requiring permits that ban or limit the placement of the state tree. It directly affects city and county planning departments, developers, and homeowners in residential projects. The law ensures the state tree can be used without local restrictions, applying to all residential housing developments. This is a policy change focused on preserving a designated state symbol in local planning.
Maddy summaryHB 2767 allows certain registered sex offenders in Arizona to petition a court for early termination of their registration requirement after meeting specific time thresholds: 10 years for offenses committed as an adult or 5 years for offenses committed as a juvenile. To qualify, petitioners must prove by clear evidence they have not committed new sex offenses, are not likely to reoffend, and pose no danger to others. The court must hold a hearing with victim notification, and if denied, must state specific reasons for the decision. Petitioners can appeal denials to the court of appeals within 30 days. This bill directly affects individuals already subject to long-term registration under Arizona law.
Maddy summaryHB 2766 creates a legal process for individuals wrongfully convicted of felonies to seek state compensation. To qualify, claimants must prove they were innocent (not responsible for their conviction through perjury or evidence fabrication) and that their conviction was overturned, pardoned, or dismissed. Compensation equals 200% of Arizona's median household income per year incarcerated, adjusted for inflation, plus interest. The bill also allows courts to determine if local law enforcement or prosecutors caused the wrongful conviction through "harmful error," making cities/towns liable for their share of damages based on fault percentage.
Maddy summaryHB 2776 prohibits Arizona state and local governments from adopting laws or policies that restrict private property rights without proper legal process. It directly affects all government entities in Arizona by requiring any new law or policy impacting property rights to include due process protections. The bill establishes a procedural rule but does not create new property rights or change existing laws. It is a safeguard against government actions that could infringe on property ownership without fair legal procedures.
Maddy summaryHB 2900 prohibits commercial businesses (including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships) from knowingly producing, selling, or distributing pornography within Arizona. It establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day or per instance of violation and allows the Attorney General or private citizens to file lawsuits to enforce the law. The bill specifically exempts private possession/viewing of pornography, bona fide news organizations, and internet service providers from liability. Key definitions clarify that "pornography" must appeal to prurient interest without serious literary, artistic, or scientific value, and "commercially distribute" includes any sale or transfer for value.
Maddy summaryHB 2774 requires Arizona medical examiners to report deaths potentially linked to vaccine side effects to the Department of Health Services. Specifically, if a medical examiner or forensic pathologist determines a death was caused by a vaccine-related condition, they must submit a copy of the autopsy report to the health department. This adds a new reporting requirement to existing autopsy procedures, focusing on collecting data about possible vaccine-related fatalities. The bill does not change vaccine policies or requirements - it only establishes a formal process for reporting such cases to public health officials.
Maddy summaryThis is a procedural memorial (not a bill) from the Arizona House of Representatives, urging Congress to repeal the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993. It argues the NVRA represents federal overreach that undermines state election authority and harms election integrity, referencing H.R. 55 (a proposed repeal bill in the U.S. House). The memorial specifically requests Congress enact H.R. 55 to return election administration authority to states. The Arizona legislature voted to advance this memorial, but it ultimately failed on January 21, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis memorial (not a bill) from Arizona's House of Representatives requests the federal government take two specific actions: (1) indefinitely suspend the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) "Affiliates Rule" (which extends export controls to companies affiliated with sanctioned entities), and (2) defund the BIS entirely. It directly affects U.S. businesses and exporters subject to BIS regulations, particularly those dealing with entities on BIS lists. The memorial argues these actions would reduce regulatory burden and protect free-market principles. Note: This is a state legislative memorial, not a federal bill, and its passage would not change federal law.
Maddy summaryHB 2002 changes Arizona's parole rules for individuals sentenced to life imprisonment by requiring them to serve at least 25 years before becoming eligible for parole (for standard life sentences), while prohibiting parole entirely for natural life sentences. It repeals prior laws governing parole for life sentences and amends the parole classification system to mandate that life sentence prisoners must complete specific correctional program requirements to qualify for parole consideration. This policy directly affects all individuals convicted of crimes resulting in life imprisonment in Arizona, including those convicted of terrorism under the amended terrorism statute (ARS § 13-2308.01). The bill increases the required service time and adds program participation requirements, making parole more difficult to obtain for life sentence prisoners.