HB 2027 Summary

• Amends Arizona accident reporting laws to apply to accidents occurring on both public and private property, expanding the scope of existing statutes.

• Reduces misdemeanor classifications for failing to stop or provide information at accident scenes from class 2 to class 1 misdemeanor in sections 28-662, 28-663, and 28-664.

• Requires drivers involved in accidents resulting in injury or death to remain at the scene, provide identifying information, and render reasonable assistance to injured persons.

• Maintains felony charges for hit-and-run accidents involving death (class 2 felony if driver caused accident; class 3 felony otherwise) or serious physical injury (class 3 felony).

• Authorizes courts to order alcohol or drug screening for drivers when substance use is found to be a contributing factor to the accident.