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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending sections 11-251.17 and 11-441, arizona revised statutes; relating to county authority.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority of county officials regarding the use of county seals, logos, and insignia, and clarifies the sheriff's role in managing their posse. Specifically, it allows for the use of county seals, logos, or insignia for advertising or commercial purposes only with the approval of the board of supervisors, and also permits the use of a county office's logo or insignia with the approval of the elected official in charge of that office, while prohibiting commercial use without such approval. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not prevent the use of county symbols for satire or parody. Furthermore, it grants the sheriff the exclusive right to name any posse associated with their office and to dissolve any posse operating under their jurisdiction, and allows authorized members of the sheriff's volunteer posse who have completed approved firearms training to carry a deadly weapon without a permit while on duty.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Transmit to Senate (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83995 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2270h.htm |
| House COW 03/02 - Floor Amend to Bill - MARSHALL | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=817035&itemId=0 |
| HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - MARSHALL - passed | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/539440 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/03/2026 House Engrossed | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/539600 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/20/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538171 |
| HOUSE - Public Safety & Law Enforcement | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535337 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/30/2026 Public Safety & Law Enforcement | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535454 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2270p.htm |
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