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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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4
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Committee
1
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julie Willoughby
RRepublican
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