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AZ HB2270

AZ HB2270
County seal; authority; sheriff's posse


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

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 amends existing Arizona law to clarify the use of county seals, logos, and insignia, and to grant sheriffs exclusive authority over their office's posse. Specifically, it expands the restrictions on using county seals, logos, or insignia to prevent their unauthorized commercial use and requires approval from either the board of supervisors or the elected official in charge of a specific county office. The bill also clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to satire or parody. Furthermore, it grants sheriffs the exclusive right to name any posse associated with their office and to dissolve any posse operating under their jurisdiction, providing context for how these official symbols and volunteer groups are managed.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter 53 (on 04/13/2026)

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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/laws/0053.htm
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/16/2026 PS https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/540661
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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