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AZ HB2374

AZ HB2374
Transnational repression; foreign adversaries


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
06/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/26/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

An Act amending title 13, chapter 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 13-721; amending title 13, chapter 38, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 15; amending title 41, chapter 12, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1735; relating to criminal investigation.

AI Summary

This bill addresses transnational repression by introducing three key provisions: First, it establishes a sentencing enhancement for foreign government or foreign terrorist organization agents who commit specific crimes like stalking, threatening, or harassment while coercing individuals to act against their will, leave the United States, or restrict their protected conduct (such as free speech, religious practice, or peaceful assembly). Second, the bill makes it unlawful for foreign government or terrorist organization agents to conduct law enforcement activities without approval from federal or state agencies, classifying such actions as a class 2 felony. Third, the bill requires the Arizona department to establish a transnational repression recognition and response training program for law enforcement, which will provide specialized training on identifying transnational repression tactics, understanding which governments most frequently use these tactics, and developing best practices for prevention and response. The training program is required to be updated annually and cannot include training that promotes targeting individuals based on political or religious beliefs. The bill aims to protect individuals from foreign interference and intimidation by providing legal mechanisms and training to recognize and counter transnational repression activities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Chapter 224 (on 06/25/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82168
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 07/14/2025 Signed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/531513
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/laws/0224.htm
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/17/2025 JUDE https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/527716
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/26/2025 House Engrossed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/526128
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/hb2374h.htm
House COW 02/25 - SUB Floor Amend to JUD - Kolodin https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=800817&itemId=1
House COW 02/25 - Amended by JUD - Nguyen https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=800817&itemId=0
HOUSE - SUB Floor Amend to JUD - Kolodin - passed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/525787
Fiscal Note - FISCAL NOTE: As Amended by House JUD https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/525563
Fiscal Note - FISCAL NOTE: As Amended by House JUD https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/524888
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/06/2025 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/523227
HOUSE - Judiciary https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/523037
HOUSE - Judiciary https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/523036
HOUSE - Judiciary https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/523185
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/03/2025 Judiciary https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/522654
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/hb2374p.htm
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