Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 4117: disturbing religious services; worship

HB 4117 makes it a class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly disturb religious services through indecent behavior, profane language, or unnecessary noise near the worship space. It directly affects individuals who disrupt the order and solemnity of religious gatherings, whether inside the venue or nearby. The law specifically targets actions that disturb the "assemblage of persons who have met for religious worship," not general public conduct. This bill, which passed the Arizona House on February 26, 2026, creates a new criminal penalty for such disruptions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new misdemeanor offense for disrupting religious services, increasing penalties rather than advancing reform or reducing criminalization.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2960: veterans' court fund; grant program

HB 2960 establishes a grant program to fund specialized veterans' courts in Arizona counties and municipalities. It creates a "veterans' treatment court fund" using state appropriations, providing money to local governments to set up courts that address veterans' justice-involved behavior through individualized treatment plans for issues like PTSD, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injury. The program requires grantees to report annually on participant demographics, recidivism, treatment use, and program outcomes, with the Attorney General compiling statewide data and recommendations for improvement. This directly affects veterans involved in the criminal justice system by connecting them to targeted support services rather than standard court processing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds specialized veterans' courts with treatment plans for PTSD/substance abuse to reduce recidivism, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation-focused alternatives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds veterans' courts providing treatment for PTSD/substance abuse (mental health services) via state grants, directly advancing healthcare access for specific conditions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes state-funded grant program for veterans' courts addressing PTSD/substance abuse via treatment plans, directly funding veteran services and healthcare support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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 Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2573: DUI; alternative treatment

HB 2573 modifies Arizona's DUI sentencing to offer an alternative treatment option for certain offenders. It allows judges to suspend all but one day of jail time for DUI convictions involving alcohol if the defendant successfully completes a court-ordered alcohol or drug screening, education, or treatment program. The bill also maintains existing penalties, including a $250 minimum fine, two $500 assessments (funding prison construction and public safety equipment), and mandatory ignition interlock devices for alcohol-related DUIs. This primarily affects individuals convicted of DUI under Arizona law, providing a pathway to reduce jail time through treatment participation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeOffers treatment alternatives over jail time for DUI, promoting rehabilitation and reducing incarceration - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2665: manslaughter; online advice; encouragement

HB 2665 amends Arizona's manslaughter law to create a new offense: intentionally providing advice or encouragement to a minor about suicide, knowing the minor intends to die by suicide. This specifically targets adults who engage in direct online communications (like social media posts, texts, or tagged messages) aimed at a minor who is suicidal. The law defines "directed communication" to include specific online interactions with the minor, but excludes general public discussions about suicide. Violating this provision is classified as a class 2 felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for online suicide encouragement, expanding criminalization of communications rather than advancing reform or protecting rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2132: fentanyl; possession; sale; amount; sentencing

Arizona's HB 2132 increases penalties for fentanyl offenses. It sets a minimum 5-year prison sentence for selling or possessing fentanyl in amounts of 200 grams or more (with repeat offenses requiring 10+ years), replaces probation eligibility for these cases, and mandates a $2,000+ fine. Convicted individuals must also complete 360 hours of community service with substance abuse programs and undergo mandatory drug testing if on probation. The bill directly affects people convicted of fentanyl-related sales or possession above the threshold, aiming to strengthen sentencing for serious drug offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory sentences (5+ years), removes probation eligibility, and expands criminalization of fentanyl offenses - directly opposing reform indicators like reduced sentencing and defendant rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2811: obstructing governmental operations; lawful arrest

HB 2811 amends Arizona law to reclassify obstructing a lawful arrest as a class 5 felony (previously a class 1 misdemeanor), while keeping obstruction of other governmental functions as a misdemeanor. It directly affects individuals who physically block or interfere with police during a lawful arrest. The key provision specifies that using or threatening violence to hinder the "making of a lawful arrest" now carries felony penalties. This bill makes a concrete policy change by increasing criminal penalties for a specific type of obstruction during arrests.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies obstruction of lawful arrest from misdemeanor to felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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