AZ HB2518

Creates civil liability for peace officers who deprive individuals of rights secured by Arizona's Declaration of Rights through their duties or failure to intervene.

Eliminates qualified immunity as a legal defense for peace officers in civil actions brought under this section.

Courts must award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs; courts may award fees to defendants if claims are determined frivolous.

Requires peace officers' employers to indemnify them for judgments or settlements unless the officer did not act in good faith and reasonable belief that their action was lawful; officers acting without good faith belief are personally liable for 5% of judgment or $25,000, whichever is less.

Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for civil actions under this section and exempts peace officers from the general "no civil liability for justified conduct" law in section 13-413.