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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending section 41-1728.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to turquoise alerts.
AI Summary
This bill expands the Turquoise Alert system in Arizona to be statewide and mandates training for law enforcement agencies. The Turquoise Alert system is a rapid notification system for missing persons. The bill clarifies that the alert will be issued statewide and requires law enforcement agencies to develop and implement training criteria for their employees who are involved in missing person cases, including supervisors and dispatchers. This training must occur at the time of hire and then every two years, and it will cover state and agency policies for locating missing, abducted, or runaway children, with a specific emphasis on the procedures for issuing a Turquoise Alert to ensure a thorough understanding of the legal requirements and processes. The bill also makes a minor change to the definition of "law enforcement agency" by adding "or" to include federal law enforcement agencies operating within the state.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Theresa Hatathlie (D)*,
Lela Alston (D),
Sally Ann Gonzales (D),
Lauren Kuby (D),
T.J. Shope (R),
Priya Sundareshan (D),
Last Action
Senate consent calendar (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85397 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/16/2026 PS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537539 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1740p.htm |
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