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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending title 41, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1609.05; relating to the state DEPARTMENT of corrections.
AI Summary
This bill, by adding a new section to Arizona law, prohibits the state Department of Corrections from renewing or entering into new contracts with private prison operators that contain a "minimum occupancy clause," which is defined as a clause requiring a prison to maintain a specific percentage of its beds filled. Instead, all such contracts must stipulate that the department will only pay for the actual number of inmates physically housed in the facility, ensuring the state doesn't pay for empty beds. This change applies to any contract renewals or new agreements made after the bill becomes law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Junelle Cavero (D)*,
Anna Abeytia (D),
Cesar Aguilar (D),
Lorena Austin (D),
Seth Blattman (D),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Patty Contreras (D),
Quantá Crews (D),
Brian Garcia (D),
Nancy Gutierrez (D),
Alma Hernandez (D),
Consuelo Hernandez (D),
Lydia Hernandez (D),
Sarah Liguori (D),
Elda Luna-Nájera (D),
Mae Peshlakai (D),
Stephanie Simacek (D),
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D),
Stacey Travers (D),
Betty Villegas (D),
Kevin Volk (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84659 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2823p.htm |
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