Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2800: ignition interlock devices; violation; classification

HB 2800 requires individuals with limited or restricted driving privileges (due to prior DUI offenses) to operate vehicles equipped with a functioning certified ignition interlock device. It prohibits these individuals from allowing others to "breathe into" the device or tamper with it, and bans non-authorized people from tampering with the device for restricted drivers. Violations carry misdemeanor charges, with a felony penalty if a collision occurs while the vehicle is operated without the device. The bill directly affects drivers under court or department orders to use ignition interlocks, aiming to enforce compliance with safety requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enforces DUI compliance via ignition interlocks, strengthening enforcement mechanisms for repeat offenders within criminal justice system.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2771: community supervision; rehabilitation; costs

HB 2771 requires individuals on community supervision (probation) in Arizona to pay a $65 monthly fee unless they demonstrate inability to pay. Seventy percent of these fees fund victim compensation programs, while 30% supports community corrections services. The bill also allows charging probationers for actual costs of drug testing or rehabilitation programs, with collected funds limited to covering those specific program expenses. It directly affects people under probation supervision by creating new financial obligations tied to supervision and treatment services.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes mandatory fees on probationers for rehabilitation services, creating financial barriers that hinder access to treatment and contradict reform goals of reducing recidivism through accessible support.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2970: fraudulent schemes; artifices; jurisdiction

HB 2970 amends Arizona law to strengthen penalties for fraud by defining it as knowingly obtaining benefits through false claims, lies, or hiding key facts. It removes the requirement that prosecutors prove victims relied on the fraud and bars probation or early release for serious cases involving $100,000+ in fraud or opioid sales. The law also allows Arizona to prosecute fraud even if parts of the scheme occurred outside state borders. This directly affects individuals or entities committing fraud, with stricter sentencing for large-scale or opioid-related offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeStrengthens fraud penalties, removes victim reliance requirement, bars probation for serious cases ($100k+ fraud/opioids), aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2047: writ of restitution; criminal trespass

HB 2047 modifies Arizona's eviction laws by requiring courts to issue a writ of restitution (a court order for a tenant to vacate) after a tenant is found guilty in an eviction case. It adds that tenants who remain in or return to rental property after being lawfully served with this writ - without the owner's permission - commit third-degree criminal trespass. The bill mandates a five-day waiting period before the writ can be enforced, preventing immediate criminal charges during that time. This directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain possession, turning continued occupancy after a court order into a criminal offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes civil eviction non-compliance as third-degree trespass, expanding criminal penalties for non-violent behavior without reform indicators.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingImposes criminal trespass penalties on tenants remaining post-eviction, weakening tenant protections by increasing legal consequences for non-compliance with eviction orders.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2676: juvenile restoration; rights; firearms; civil

HB 2676 allows individuals adjudicated delinquent as juveniles in Arizona to petition a court for restored firearm rights after meeting specific conditions. It directly affects people who were minors when convicted of certain offenses but not adults. The bill establishes two waiting periods: 25 years for those convicted of serious offenses like burglary or arson, or a two-year wait for other felonies after completing probation or court-ordered conditions. The process requires a court application with no filing fee, served to the county attorney, and is handled by juvenile court judges. This changes the legal pathway for juvenile offenders to regain firearm rights under defined circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestores firearm rights for juvenile offenders after waiting periods, promoting rehabilitation and reintegration - aligns with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing barriers to reentry.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2044: abandonment; concealment of body; classification

This bill would amend Arizona law to criminalize knowingly moving a dead body or body parts with the intent to conceal or abandon it. Most violations would be classified as a class 5 felony, but the penalty increases to a class 3 felony if the person disfigures or dismembers the body to hide a crime, or if they caused the death before concealment. The law excludes authorized handling of remains under specific funeral, burial, or medical disposal laws (titles 32 and 36). It directly affects anyone handling human remains, including funeral professionals and individuals involved in criminal investigations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by classifying body concealment as felony, increasing penalties for disfigurement/disembowelment; aligns with indicators of expanded criminalization.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2198: criminal records sealed; petty offense

HB 2198 allows individuals convicted of petty offenses in Arizona to immediately apply to seal their criminal records after completing all sentence terms, including fines. This changes prior rules by eliminating waiting periods for petty offenses (which previously required a 3-year wait for misdemeanors), while maintaining longer waiting periods (3-10 years) for other offenses like felonies. The bill requires payment of all fines and restitution before sealing, and mandates courts to inform defendants of this option at sentencing. It directly affects people with petty offense convictions who meet eligibility criteria, enabling them to clear these records without delay.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates 3-year waiting period for sealing petty offense records, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism barriers per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2594: family court; address confidentiality

HB 2594 amends Arizona law to protect domestic violence victims' addresses in family court proceedings. It requires courts to use substitute addresses provided by the state’s address confidentiality program (established under Section 41-162) for all filings, notices, and communications involving participants. The bill seals real residence addresses in court records, prohibits unauthorized disclosure (with penalties including class 1 misdemeanors or class 6 felonies for harassment-related breaches), and explicitly bars courts from using program participation as evidence of parental alienation or instability. This directly affects individuals enrolled in the program - victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking - who receive substitute addresses for safety.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects domestic violence victims' addresses in court records, enhancing victim safety and civil rights within criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2749: felony conviction; sentence completion; designation

This Arizona bill (HB 2749) allows courts to reclassify certain non-violent felony convictions as misdemeanors under strict conditions. It applies to people convicted of Class 4, 5, or 6 felonies without a victim, who have no prior felony convictions, completed all sentence terms (including fines), waited five years since conviction, and have no subsequent offenses involving victims or felonies. The court must determine the reclassification serves the interest of justice. This change directly affects eligible individuals by potentially reducing their criminal record severity, but only if all five specified conditions are met.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reclassifies non-violent felonies to misdemeanors under strict conditions, reducing long-term penalties and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2673: mental illness; prisoners; diagnosis; treatment.

HB 2673 requires Arizona county sheriffs and state correctional facilities to address mental health needs of incarcerated individuals. It mandates that prisoners showing symptoms of mental illness receive a licensed physician examination within 24 hours, ensures continuity of prescribed medications and treatments upon jail entry, and requires screening for prior mental illness diagnoses. For state facilities, it creates a process where prisoners displaying severe mental health symptoms may be transferred to specialized treatment facilities after a court hearing with appointed legal representation. The bill also requires quarterly condition reports from treatment facilities to correctional authorities and courts. This applies directly to prisoners in county jails (for misdemeanor cases) and state correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates mental health assessments, treatment continuity, and screening for incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities, directly advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health assessments, treatment continuity, and screenings for incarcerated individuals, directly advancing mental health care access in correctional facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice