HB 2779 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

juveniles; temporary custody; parental notification

HB 2779 amends Arizona law to clarify procedures for taking juveniles into temporary custody and establishes training for school security personnel. It requires peace officers to notify a juvenile’s parents, guardian, or custodian (unless safety is at risk) when taking a juvenile into custody for alleged misconduct, and mandates explaining juvenile Miranda rights in understandable language. The bill also creates a new training program for school law enforcement officers and security staff, requiring completion within one month of starting a school-related role (or presenting a valid certificate if completed within two years). These changes apply to all school districts and charter schools, with the training requirement effective June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects juveniles, their families, law enforcement officers, and school security personnel.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Signed Jun 10, 2025
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What changed between versions

Senate Engrossed Version Chaptered Version · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill was converted from a House Bill to a Chaptered Version, meaning it has been signed into law. The substantive content remains largely the same, focusing on juvenile custody procedures and school officer training requirements. The main change is the addition of a governor's approval and filing date, confirming the bill's official enactment.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged as it continues to govern juvenile custody procedures and school officer training requirements in Arizona.
TIMELINE

Added governor's approval date (June 10, 2025) and secretary of state filing date, confirming the bill's official enactment.

TECHNICAL

Converted document format from House Bill draft to Chaptered Version with official state headers and legislative formatting.

Minor formatting adjustments including spacing and line breaks throughout the document.

Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2025 · House Mar 3, 2025

How they voted

271
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
May 28, 2025
D Democratic13
11 Yea 2
84% Yea
R Republican17
16 Yea 1 Nay
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
8
Committee
0
Amendments
4
Jun 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
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lower
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
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Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
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Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
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lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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