SB 1748 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

victims' rights; opt in process

SB 1748 requires Arizona law enforcement agencies to provide crime victims with clear materials allowing them to "opt in" to receive notifications about their case, including arrests, court dates, and case updates. Once a victim opts in (only once), they automatically receive notifications from all relevant state agencies without needing to repeat the request. Victims can also opt out at any time, and agencies must share this change across all departments. The bill streamlines communication while preserving existing victim rights under Arizona law, directly affecting all crime victims in Arizona who interact with law enforcement.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version (03/03/2026) · 5 edits · Mar 3, 2026

MODERATE

This bill establishes a mandatory 'opt-in' system for crime victims to receive notifications from law enforcement and other agencies. It requires agencies to share victim contact information internally once a victim signs up, ensuring they receive updates on arrests, court dates, and case outcomes without needing to contact each agency individually. The changes also add specific requirements for notifying victims about their right to block inmate communications and clarify procedures for victim impact statements and plea negotiations.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of victim notification by creating a centralized notification mechanism where state agencies must share opt-in data, whereas previously victims likely had to contact each agency separately to receive updates.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory 'opt-in' requirement where victims must actively choose to receive notifications, and agencies must share this choice with other state entities to ensure consistent updates.

Added a specific requirement for prosecutors to notify victims of their right to request that incarcerated defendants stop sending communications to them.

Modified notification procedures to include specific details about victim impact statements, restitution rights, and the ability to be heard at sentencing and plea negotiations.

Added a requirement for mental health treatment agencies to notify victims of the release or escape of individuals accused or convicted of crimes against them.

TECHNICAL

Updated formatting and statutory references to align with current legislative standards and clarify the flow of information between law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

30–0

Passed

Total votes 30

Mar 3, 2026

D Democratic13

13 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican17

17 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors