AZ HB2385

Amends unlawful assembly law to prohibit peace officers from ordering dispersal solely to punish persons exercising constitutionally protected expressive activity.

Creates new restrictions on peace officer use of chemical agents against persons engaged in nonviolent expressive activity, requiring clear warning and opportunity to comply before use.

Prohibits threatening or using chemical agents against persons engaged in nonviolent expressive activity as punishment for exercising constitutional rights.

Requires peace officers to follow specific procedures before dispersing crowds engaged in expressive activity, including specifying the area, issuing audible orders, warning of consequences, allowing sufficient time to leave, and ensuring safe exit routes.

Defines "chemical agent" to include mace, pepper spray, tear gas, pepper gas, pepper pellets, inert smoke, skunk, and xylyl bromide.