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AZ HB2270

AZ HB2270
County seal; authority; sheriff's posse


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
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)

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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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