AZ HB2652

Protects statements made by persons involved in threatened or actual use of deadly physical force when they promptly report the act to authorities for emergency medical care or police services from being admissible in criminal prosecutions or civil actions against that person, except for impeachment purposes.

Prohibits statements protected under this section from being classified as public records or disclosed to the public in any manner.

Carves out an exception for prosecutions involving false reporting or perjury charges.

Defines "deadly physical force" by reference to section 13-105 of Arizona Revised Statutes.

Establishes legislative findings that balance the need for prompt reporting of deadly force incidents with a person's constitutional right to remain silent during criminal investigations.