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ArizonaHB 4158Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouse

criminal justice; 2026-2027

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

2026-2027civil rights divisioncourts and civil proceedings - title 12criminal code - title 13criminal justiceheading changeprisons and prisoners - title 31repealretroactivitystate government - title 41

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.

More inmates qualify for transition release

Inmates with specified drug possession or use convictions can enter the transition program if they agree to its conditions. They cannot be serving a sentence for an unlisted offense or have an exclusion, such as a felony detainer, close or maximum custody, or certain convictions or prison-rule violations. The program can provide up to 90 days of community-based services before an inmate’s earliest release date. A stated exception applies to one program restriction.

More money for corrections building repairs

The law requires the corrections director to transfer $12.5 million each year to the Department of Corrections Building Renewal Fund, up from $2.5 million. The money comes from the Corrections Fund, leaving less of that fund available for other uses. The excerpt does not identify a direct household payment or benefit.

Arizona creates a civil rights division

The law creates a Civil Rights Division within the Arizona Department of Law. It also repeals a state provision, but the excerpt does not explain what that provision required or how the repeal affects people. The division’s duties, funding, and services are not specified here.

Law enforcement equipment fund gets new oversight

The law renames the peace officer equipment fund and puts the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in charge. Fund money, including assessments deposited under specified laws, can pay only for law enforcement equipment and fund administration. The excerpt does not state how much money the fund will receive.

Erroneous conviction awards depend on fund money

Arizona agencies can pay covered erroneous-conviction awards only from the Erroneous Convictions Fund. The state is not liable for amounts beyond the money available in that fund. The amended fund law applies from and after December 31, 2025.

Specified public safety rules start in 2028

The law sets the start date for specified public safety provisions as after June 30, 2028. The excerpt does not explain what those provisions require or how they affect households.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • David Livingston

    Republican • House

  • Julie Willoughby

    Republican • House

  • Michael Carbone

    Republican • House

  • Neal Carter

    Republican • House

  • Steve Montenegro

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 46 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 23 • No: 5

House vote • 6/10/2026

Appropriations: DP

Yes: 15 • No: 1 • Other: 2

House vote • 6/10/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/13/2026Governor

  2. Senate First Reading

    6/11/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Miscellaneous Motion: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026House

  6. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    6/11/2026House

  7. House Second Reading

    6/10/2026House

  8. Rules: C&P

    6/10/2026House

  9. Appropriations: DP

    6/10/2026House

  10. House First Reading

    6/9/2026House

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