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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-116.13; AMENDING SECTIONs 13-3214 and 41-1736, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new $200 assessment for individuals convicted of certain prostitution-related offenses, specifically paying for or agreeing to pay for sexual conduct under a fee arrangement, which will be collected by courts and transmitted to the state treasurer to be deposited into the anti-human trafficking grant fund. The bill also amends existing law to redefine prostitution to include agreeing or offering to engage in sexual conduct for a fee and paying for or agreeing to pay for sexual conduct for a fee, with increased penalties for repeat offenders and felony charges for subsequent offenses. Additionally, the anti-human trafficking grant fund, which supports programs aimed at reducing human trafficking through law enforcement assistance, victim services, and public training, will now receive these new assessment funds.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Flavio Bravo (D)*,
Lela Alston (D),
Selina Bliss (R),
Shawnna Bolick (R),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Eva Diaz (D),
Kiana Sears (D),
Janae Shamp (R),
Last Action
Senate JUDE Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (7-0-0-0) (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85147 |
| SENATE - Judiciary and Elections | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537782 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/16/2026 JUDE | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537435 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1535p.htm |
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