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 2941: motorcycles; reckless driving

HB 2941 amends Arizona law to classify operating a motorcycle in violation of specific traffic rules (sections 28-903 B/C) as reckless driving. This directly affects motorcycle riders who commit such violations, increasing penalties for repeat offenses within 24 months. For second or subsequent violations, the law mandates a minimum 20-day jail sentence before eligibility for probation and imposes a one-year license suspension, with a restricted license option available after 45 days of suspension. The bill also requires judges to order license surrender and report convictions to the state department.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory 20-day jail time and license suspension for motorcycle traffic violations, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing without reform elements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for motorcycle traffic violations to enhance road safety, directly strengthening transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2265: courts; fees; assessments

HB 2265 prevents courts in Arizona from charging indigent defendants (low-income individuals) fees or requiring repayment for public defender services. It specifically bans administrative assessments of up to $25 and prohibits courts from ordering repayment for legal costs, including in juvenile or mental health proceedings. The bill also establishes new court filing fees for a "fair jury improvement fund" (excluding criminal trial filings), with fees collected to supplement, not replace, existing county funding for public defense. These changes directly affect individuals qualifying for court-appointed counsel under Arizona law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes court fees for indigent defendants in criminal cases, reducing financial barriers and promoting fairness. Aligns with criminal justice reform by protecting defendant rights and reducing recidivism risks.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans fees/repayment for public defenders in mental health proceedings, improving access to mental health legal services for low-income individuals.90% 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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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1061: fentanyl; sale amount; nine grams

SB 1061 amends Arizona law to increase penalties for fentanyl-related offenses involving specific quantities. It sets a 9-gram threshold for triggering mandatory minimum sentences: 5-15 years for a first offense and 10-20 years for repeat offenses involving sales or possession in a vehicle. The bill also requires a minimum $2,000 fine (or three times the drug's value), prohibits drug use during probation, and mandates 360 hours of community service for probationers convicted under this section. This law directly affects individuals convicted of fentanyl sales or possession of 9 grams or more, imposing stricter sentencing and additional conditions beyond standard penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences (5-15 years), expands criminalization of fentanyl offenses, and adds stricter penalties without rehabilitation focus, opposing reform.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Arizona · Senate Jun 13, 2026

SB 1752: mescaline; possession; sale; commercial use

SB 1752 prohibits harvesting, processing, or selling mescaline for commercial purposes or research in Arizona, with a specific exception for religious use integral to bona fide religious practices that don’t endanger public health or safety. It defines "commercial use" as any profit-seeking activity and limits "research" to medical or pharmaceutical applications. Violating the law is a class 4 felony offense. The bill does not affect personal possession or non-commercial religious use.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes commercial mescaline use with felony penalties, expanding criminalization rather than promoting reform or reducing penalties.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 1502: unlawful flight; reckless endangerment; violation.

This bill changes Arizona's penalties for drivers who intentionally evade police vehicles. It creates three felony classifications: a Class 5 felony for fleeing marked police cars (or unmarked cars when the driver admits or knew it was police), a Class 4 felony for endangering others while fleeing, and a Class 2 felony for causing serious injury, transporting minors under 15, or having prior traffic violations. The law directly affects drivers who knowingly flee law enforcement, with penalties escalating based on the severity of the situation.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases felony penalties for fleeing police, creating harsher classifications that expand criminalization and restrict defendant rights through stricter sentencing.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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