Rep. David Marshall

Maddy summaryHB 2154 would have allowed Arizona voters to request inclusion on an "active early voting list" to automatically receive mail ballots for all elections. County election officials would send voters notices 90 days before elections, requiring them to update addresses if mail is undeliverable or to confirm continued eligibility. Voters would remain on the list until they request removal, fail to update addresses after undeliverable notices, or fail to vote in two consecutive election cycles (excluding special district elections). The bill passed the Arizona legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on May 6, 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2440 prohibits Arizona's Attorney General from taking legal action against county board members who vote against certifying election results based on a good faith belief in unresolved integrity issues or documented evidence of potential irregularities. It specifically protects supervisors acting in good faith (not arbitrarily or partisanshiply) with evidence like audits or affidavits, while allowing prosecution of unrelated election offenses. The bill, passed by the Arizona legislature in April 2025, was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, and would have taken effect December 31, 2025, had it become law. It directly affects county election officials and the Attorney General's office in election certification disputes.

Maddy summaryHB 2439 requires Arizona's Department of Health Services and health care system to post specific resources on their public website by December 1, 2025. It mandates links to agencies supporting pregnant women (excluding abortion providers) and creates a dedicated AdoptionOption.AZ.gov page listing adoption agencies, free ultrasounds, counseling, and adoption steps. The bill directs agencies to provide addresses, contact info, and multilingual resources for pregnancy support and adoption options. The legislation was passed by the Arizona legislature on April 29, 2025, but was vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2438 prohibits changing the sex designation on a person's original birth certificate after sex change surgery or chromosomal verification, replacing previous provisions that allowed such changes. It requires physicians to verify gender transition or chromosomal changes for amendment requests but explicitly bans updating the sex marker on the original birth certificate. The bill also modifies rules for name changes, adoption-related amendments, and correcting factual errors on birth records. The legislation was passed by the Arizona House and Senate in April 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2099 requires Arizona cities, towns, and counties to enforce, administer, and cooperate with federal immigration enforcement actions. It also adds a similar duty for the governor to work with federal immigration authorities. The law would expire on January 19, 2029, and does not create new immigration enforcement powers but mandates state/local coordination with federal programs. The bill was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but vetoed by the governor on May 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2388 protects the anonymity of individuals who submit anonymous tips to Arizona's silent witness, crime stopper, or game thief programs. It prohibits public disclosure of tip records that could identify anonymous submitters, except when a prosecutor has a constitutional, legal, or ethical duty to disclose. Courts may order disclosure only after a motion showing "good cause" (e.g., bias in the tip or necessity for a defense), and programs must retain tip records for at least one year after a criminal case concludes or appeals end. This law directly affects anonymous crime tip submitters, law enforcement programs, and prosecutors handling criminal cases.

Maddy summaryHB 2340 amends Arizona's first-degree murder statute to specifically classify killing a law enforcement officer "in the line of duty" during the commission of certain serious felonies as first-degree murder. This directly affects law enforcement officers and individuals who commit violent crimes like robbery, kidnapping, or drug offenses involving minors while causing officer deaths. The key provision (subsection A, paragraph 3) adds this scenario to existing first-degree murder classifications, mandating punishment of death or natural life imprisonment for offenders aged 18 or older. The bill does not change the definition of "law enforcement officer" but specifies this penalty applies when an officer dies during the commission of the enumerated crimes.

Maddy summarySB 1282 creates a new offense called "aggravated unlawful flight" for drivers who recklessly endanger others while fleeing police. It classifies this as a class 4 felony generally, but elevates it to a class 2 felony if the driver causes serious injury, transports a minor under 15, or was already violating specific traffic laws (like driving under suspension). Convicted individuals in the class 2 felony scenario must serve at least four months in prison before becoming eligible for probation or early release. The bill directly affects drivers who flee law enforcement in a reckless manner, with stricter penalties for certain aggravating circumstances.

Maddy summaryHB 2733 grants legal immunity to Arizona government agencies and employees (like law enforcement) who intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft (drones) within 30 miles of the state's international border. It protects them from liability for injuries caused during these actions unless they intentionally harmed someone or were grossly negligent. The law specifically applies to drone operators (defined as anyone controlling a drone, including owners or groups acting together) and covers contractors working for government entities. This bill directly affects border enforcement practices and drone operators operating near Arizona's international border.

Maddy summaryHB 2670 requires Arizona public schools to include specific fetal development instruction in health education for students in grades 7 and 8, covering human reproduction, pregnancy, infertility, and trimester-by-trimester growth of an unborn child. School districts may also offer age-appropriate fetal development lessons in grades 1-6 or 9-12. Parents can opt their child out of this instruction, and schools must notify parents about the curriculum and withdrawal options. The bill passed the legislature in April 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on April 18, 2025, so it did not become law.