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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 9; amending title 13, chapter 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 13-207; relating to homeless persons.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Homelessness Rights chapter in Arizona law, ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have the same rights and privileges as other residents, prohibiting discrimination based on housing status in public spaces, employment, and access to emergency medical care, and safeguarding their voting rights and the confidentiality of their personal information provided to shelters and service providers, while also granting them a reasonable expectation of privacy for their property and the right to be accompanied by service animals in shelters. Furthermore, it amends criminal liability laws to prevent individuals from being charged with offenses for sitting, sleeping, or lying on public property if they are homeless and there is no available space in a homeless shelter.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Lorena Austin (D)*,
Anna Abeytia (D),
Cesar Aguilar (D),
Junelle Cavero (D),
Quantá Crews (D),
Brian Garcia (D),
Consuelo Hernandez (D),
Sarah Liguori (D),
Mariana Sandoval (D),
Stephanie Simacek (D),
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D),
Betty Villegas (D),
Kevin Volk (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85651 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb4123p.htm |
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