AZ HB2576

Establishes a law enforcement officer database maintained by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board containing names and discipline records of all state law enforcement officers, accessible only to agencies conducting background investigations of applicants.

Requires law enforcement agencies to report to the board within 10 days of a final ruling or determination regarding disciplinary actions, substantiated complaints, formal reprimands, or investigation information if an officer resigns before completion.

Mandates that law enforcement agencies check the database for applicant names before hiring new law enforcement officers.

Allows persons to bring civil action in superior court to enforce the law, with courts authorized to award prevailing parties reasonable attorney fees, damages, and costs if the board or agency fails to comply.

Defines "disciplinary action" as having the same meaning prescribed in Arizona Revised Statutes section 38-1101.