Bill > HB2178

This bill amends Arizona law regarding what information individuals must provide when lawfully detained by a peace officer. Specifically, the bill expands existing requirements by adding that a person must now provide not only their full name, but also their date of birth when detained based on reasonable suspicion of committing, currently committing, or about to commit a crime or petty offense. If a person fails to provide this information after being advised that refusing to do so is unlawful, they can be charged with a class 2 misdemeanor. The key change is the inclusion of "petty offense" as a basis for detainment and the explicit requirement to state one's date of birth, while still protecting individuals from being compelled to answer additional inquiries beyond their name and birth date. This modification gives law enforcement slightly broader latitude in requesting identifying information during lawful detentions while maintaining limits on the scope of questioning.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81876