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AZ HB2656

AZ HB2656
Election worker harassment task force


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending title 16, chapter 7, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 16-1025; relating to elections.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Election Worker Harassment Task Force within the Arizona Secretary of State's office, composed of members from the Attorney General's office, law enforcement, election workers from different political parties, and election officers. The task force is responsible for coordinating, investigating, and prosecuting violations related to election worker harassment, and will submit an annual report detailing its activities and the nature of complaints received to state leadership and relevant legislative committees, with the Secretary of State providing administrative support and posting the report online. An "election officer" is defined as any elected or appointed individual involved in administering elections for the state or its political subdivisions, while an "election worker" includes any employee or volunteer, seasonal or full-time, who assists in election administration.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House read second time (on 01/26/2026)

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