AZ HB2002

Amends Arizona law to make it a class 2 misdemeanor to knowingly remove, alter, deface, or cover political signs or campaign materials during the 45-day period before a primary election through 7 days after the general election.

Prohibits cities, towns, and counties from removing political signs in public rights-of-way unless they create hazards to public safety, obstruct vision, violate Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, or exceed size limits of 16 square feet (residential areas) or 32 square feet (other areas).

Requires political signs to display the candidate or campaign committee contact person's name and telephone number or website address.

Allows jurisdictions to immediately relocate signs deemed emergency hazards and must provide 24-hour notice; non-emergency violations must be reported with a 24-hour cure period before removal, and signs must be retained for 10 business days for retrieval.

Adds definition that "political sign" means any sign intended to influence the outcome of an election.