attorney general; terrorist organization designation

HB 2808 authorizes Arizona's Attorney General to investigate and formally designate organizations as terrorist groups within the state, following a 30-day public notice period and opportunity for the group to respond. If designated, the organization cannot operate offices, solicit funds, or receive state contracts or public money in Arizona, and violators face civil penalties up to $50,000 or felony charges for aiding such groups. The bill defines "terrorist organization" broadly to include groups with ties to foreign terrorist entities, documented law enforcement links to extremism, or advocacy for parallel legal systems. It requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports on designations starting in 2027 and allows federal designations to be used as evidence. The law directly affects any Arizona-based organization meeting these criteria, imposing concrete operational and financial restrictions.