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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending section 13-1103, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to homicide.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arizona law to expand the definition of manslaughter to include intentionally providing advice, encouragement, or a "directed communication" to a minor who then dies by suicide, provided the person knew the minor intended to die by suicide. A "directed communication" is defined as any verbal, written, or electronic message, including social media, that is specifically aimed at or reasonably understood to be directed at the minor, but it excludes general public commentary or discussions about suicide that are not specifically targeted. This change aims to hold individuals accountable for actively contributing to a minor's suicide through specific online or other communications.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Pamela Carter (R)*,
Leo Biasiucci (R),
Neal Carter (R),
Joseph Chaplik (R),
Lupe Diaz (R),
Lisa Fink (R),
Gail Griffin (R),
Ralph Heap (R),
Alma Hernandez (D),
Chris Lopez (R),
David Marshall Sr. (R),
Teresa Martinez (R),
Beverly Pingerelli (R),
Tony Rivero (R),
James Taylor (R),
Michael Way (R),
Julie Willoughby (R),
Justin Wilmeth (R),
Last Action
House majority caucus: Do pass (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84481 |
| HOUSE - Public Safety & Law Enforcement | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536858 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/10/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536844 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/06/2026 Public Safety & Law Enforcement | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536346 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2665p.htm |
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