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AZ HB2295

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Payne

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Requires prosecuting agencies to provide written notice at least 10 days before placing a law enforcement officer's name in a Rule 15.1 database, with notice sent to the officer's current or last known employment address.

  • Mandates notice include the officer's right to request relevant materials, provide input before placement, and information about the prosecuting agency's procedures.

  • Establishes a reconsideration process allowing officers to request removal from the database within 10 business days of receiving notice, with approval on the merits resulting in removal.

  • Requires prosecuting agencies maintaining Rule 15.1 databases to adopt policies specifying placement criteria, notice procedures, reconsideration rights, and timeframes for final decisions.

  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using Rule 15.1 database placement as sole reason for demotion, suspension, termination, or other disciplinary action, though underlying facts may still support discipline.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement officers; database; rules

Rules

Last Action

Chapter 336

5/7/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/8/2021
Judiciary3/4/2021
Rules1/21/2021
Military Affairs and Public Safety1/20/2021

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