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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending title 17, chapter 3, ARTICLE 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 17-321; RELATING to the taking of wildlife.
AI Summary
This bill, by adding Section 17-321 to Arizona Revised Statutes, mandates that the Arizona Game and Fish Department (referred to as "the department") must issue a landowner permit for taking deer on private lands. Such a permit will be issued if the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (referred to as "the commission") determines it's needed for managing wildlife populations, reducing conflicts between people and wildlife, or mitigating damage to property caused by wildlife. Importantly, these landowner permits cannot be transferred to anyone else.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83800 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2147h.htm |
| House COW 02/24 - Floor Amend to Bill - Griffin | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=815882&itemId=0 |
| HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Griffin - passed | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538665 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/16/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537554 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/05/2026 Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536310 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2147p.htm |
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