AZ SB1116

Prohibits any person from placing a political sign in or on the right-of-way of a public road.

Maintains existing class 2 misdemeanor penalties for knowingly removing, altering, defacing or covering political signs or campaign materials during the 45 days before a primary election through 15 days after the general election.

Removes previous provisions that allowed cities, towns and counties to permit political signs in public rights-of-way under specific conditions (size limits, safety requirements, contact information).

Does not apply to state highways, routes, or overpasses over state highways.

Exempts removal actions taken by candidates, their agents, property owners, or authorized ballot measure committees from penalties.