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AZ HB2186

AZ HB2186
Identity evidence; civil traffic violations


summary

Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending section 28-1595, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to civil traffic violations.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Arizona law regarding civil traffic violations, specifically focusing on the requirements for providing evidence of identity. It clarifies that when a person other than the driver is asked for identification by a peace officer or traffic enforcement agent because they are believed to have committed a traffic violation, they can provide this information verbally. The required verbal identification must include their full name, date of birth, and residence address if applicable. This change is within the context of existing laws that classify failure to stop or provide identification as a class 2 misdemeanor, which is a less serious criminal offense.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House JUD Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-0-1-1-0-0) (on 01/28/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83852
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/30/2026 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535494
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/27/2026 Judiciary https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535006
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2186p.htm
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