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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
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 title 9, chapter 4, article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 9-500.54; amending title 11, chapter 2, article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 11-269.31; amending title 41, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-710.04; relating to state government.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits cities, towns, counties, and state agencies in Arizona from "maliciously delaying" responses to applications for licenses, approvals, or permits, defining "malicious" as acting in bad faith or with the specific intent to obstruct an application by imposing unauthorized requirements, engaging in selective enforcement, causing unexplained delays, or taking actions without a legitimate health, safety, or planning concern, while excluding delays due to resource constraints, good faith errors, or enforcement of existing rules. The Attorney General, and county attorneys for county-level delays, are empowered to enforce this prohibition, and any governmental entity found to be in violation will face a civil penalty of $5,000 per offense.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85181 |
| SENATE - Government | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537820 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/20/2026 GOV As Passed Committee | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538124 |
| SENATE - Government | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537772 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/16/2026 GOV | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537401 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1566p.htm |
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