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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 13-501, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; RELATING TO criminal RESPONSIBILITY.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arizona law regarding criminal responsibility for juveniles, specifically focusing on when a juvenile can be prosecuted as an adult. It clarifies that a "chronic felony offender" is a juvenile with two prior separate adjudications (court findings of guilt) and dispositions (sentencing) that would have been classified as a class 1, 2, or 3 felony if they had been tried as an adult. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the definition of "forcible sexual assault" and clarifies that the existing section does not grant juvenile court jurisdiction over individuals eighteen years or older.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (16)
Consuelo Hernandez (D)*,
Leo Biasiucci (R),
Pamela Carter (R),
John Gillette (R),
Sally Ann Gonzales (D),
David Gowan (R),
Laurin Hendrix (R),
Alma Hernandez (D),
Lydia Hernandez (D),
Elda Luna-Nájera (D),
Kevin Payne (R),
Michele Peña (R),
Tony Rivero (R),
Kevin Volk (D),
Jeff Weninger (R),
Justin Wilmeth (R),
Last Action
House majority caucus: Do pass (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84487 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/13/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537217 |
| HOUSE - Government | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536924 |
| HOUSE - Government | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536850 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/10/2026 Government | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536845 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2671p.htm |
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