Criminal Justice

failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1512: vulnerable adults; theft; definitions

SB 1512 amends Arizona's theft statutes to specifically address property crimes involving vulnerable adults. It creates a new theft offense when someone in a position of trust (like a caregiver, family member, or fiduciary) takes a vulnerable adult's property with intent to deprive them, defined as an adult 18+ unable to protect themselves due to physical or mental impairment. Key provisions include requiring proof of trust-based control (not just general theft), listing defenses like prior gift patterns or court approval, and applying standard felony classifications based on property value. The bill directly affects vulnerable adults and those acting in trusted roles, clarifying when such actions constitute theft under Arizona law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates specific theft offense for vulnerable adults in trust relationships, strengthening legal protections within criminal justice system by targeting exploitation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 1540: motor fuel theft; classifications

Arizona's SB 1540 defines specific acts as theft of motor fuel and sets criminal penalties. It directly affects individuals who breach fuel dispensers, possess fraud devices, tamper with dispenser components, or electronically manipulate dispensers. The bill classifies these acts as felonies: a class 6 felony for breaching dispensers or possessing devices (class 5 if fuel is obtained), and a class 5 felony for tampering or electronic manipulation. Penalties increase based on whether fuel is obtained during the violation.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill classifies fuel theft acts as felonies with increased penalties, expanding criminalization in sentencing without reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2720: prostitution; assessment; anti-human trafficking fund

HB 2720 requires courts to collect a $200 mandatory assessment from individuals convicted of paying for sex (a specific violation under Arizona law), which cannot be waived. The funds from these assessments flow directly into Arizona’s Anti-Human Trafficking Grant Fund, established under Section 41-1736. This fund provides money to support programs that assist trafficking victims, aid law enforcement in combating trafficking, and offer public training on identifying trafficking. The bill does not change prostitution penalties but links fines from specific prostitution-related convictions to anti-trafficking initiatives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds anti-human trafficking programs via mandatory assessments, supporting victim services and law enforcement efforts under criminal justice reform.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4143: 2026-2027; criminal justice.

This bill requires the Arizona Department of Corrections to submit an annual report on prison bed capacity to the joint legislative budget committee by November 1 each year. The report must detail the number of available beds for different security levels and genders at both state facilities and private prisons, including data from the previous two years and projections for the current year. It also mandates explanations for why permanent beds are removed instead of temporary ones, along with plans for any future closures of 100 or more beds that must be reviewed before implementation. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates transparency in prison capacity and bed management, enhancing oversight and accountability within the corrections system.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2046: annual probation review; prehearing; notification

HB 2046 requires annual court reviews for young adults under 22 who were convicted of sexual offenses as minors and must register under Arizona law. The bill mandates that probation departments prepare reports for these hearings, and specifies that prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims (or their attorneys), and probation officers must be notified. At each hearing, the court must decide whether to continue, modify, or end probation, registration requirements, or community notification. This law standardizes the review process, ensuring consistent annual evaluations for this specific group of probationers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates annual reviews for minor offenders to modify/terminate probation/registration, promoting rehabilitation and reducing unnecessary restrictions per criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2131: trafficking weapons or explosives

HB 2131 amends Arizona's weapons misconduct law (ARS § 13-3102) to specifically criminalize trafficking weapons or explosives for financial gain to assist criminal street gangs, syndicates, or racketeering enterprises. This provision directly affects individuals who sell or transfer weapons/explosives with the intent to support such criminal organizations. The bill adds this trafficking offense as a new subsection (A.16) to the existing statute, which already covers other weapon-related misconduct like concealed carry or possession by prohibited persons. Key exemptions remain for lawful activities like museum collections, military use, or educational purposes. The law creates a distinct criminal penalty for trafficking tied to organized criminal enterprises, not general weapon possession or sales.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes weapon trafficking to gangs, expanding criminalization under criminal justice laws.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2223: name change petition; sex offenders

HB 2223 modifies Arizona's name change law to specifically address individuals required to register as sex offenders. The bill requires applicants to disclose their sex offender registration status and mandates that if approved, they must register under their new name while using their old name as an alias. Applicants must also serve the prosecuting agency with their application, and victims or prosecutors can contest the change for up to one year after court approval. This directly affects sex offenders seeking name changes, ensuring their registration obligations remain active without interruption.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens sex offender registration oversight by requiring disclosure, new-name registration, and contest period, enhancing public safety in criminal justice90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2416: appropriation; DPS; local border support

HB 2416 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in fiscal year 2026-2027 to support local border operations. It directly funds local law enforcement officer positions focused on stopping drug trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal immigration, provides grants to cities/towns/counties for prosecuting and detaining individuals charged with these border crimes, and covers capital equipment costs like vehicles. The bill’s key mechanism is redirecting state funds to enhance local border enforcement capabilities and support prosecution efforts. This funding affects border communities, local law enforcement agencies, and individuals facing charges related to border crimes. The bill does not change existing laws but allocates specific state resources for these purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund to DPS for border operations, increasing budget allocation for public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill appropriates $20M for DPS border enforcement, funding law enforcement positions targeting drug trafficking/human smuggling and prosecution grants, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement operations.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds local law enforcement to stop illegal immigration, prosecute, and detain individuals involved in border crimes, increasing state enforcement against immigration violations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2136: civil terrorism; disorderly conduct; subversion

HB 2136 is a definitional bill that amends Arizona law to clarify terms related to terrorism, extortion, and animal-related offenses. It explicitly defines "civil terrorism" as non-violent civil disobedience (e.g., protests) and excludes it from the legal definition of "terrorism," ensuring peaceful activities aren’t criminalized. Key provisions define "animal or ecological terrorism" as felony acts targeting animal facilities (like farms or research labs) involving property damage over $10,000, violence, or serious injury, and clarify terms like "extortionate credit" (threats of violence to collect debts). This bill directly affects operators of animal facilities, law enforcement, and legal proceedings involving these defined offenses, but does not create new crimes - only refines existing statutory language.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExcludes non-violent protests from 'terrorism' definition, protecting civil rights and preventing overcriminalization of peaceful activities per bill's core provision.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2825: fines; fees; assessments; restitution; nonpayment

HB 2825 amends Arizona law to change how courts handle cases where defendants fail to pay court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or incarceration costs. It requires courts to hold hearings to determine if nonpayment is willful (intentional refusal to pay) before imposing penalties like jail time, explicitly prohibiting incarceration solely due to inability to pay. The bill mandates clear written notices in plain language for defendants about their hearing rights and financial hardship evidence, and allows courts to enter a civil default judgment if defendants skip hearings without valid reason. This directly affects individuals owing court-ordered payments, prosecutors, victims seeking restitution, and courts managing these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents jail time for inability to pay fines/fees, protecting defendants from poverty-based incarceration - a core criminal justice reform.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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