AZ HB2633

Amends Arizona's anti-SLAPP statute (section 12-751) to expand protections for exercise of constitutional rights, including political and religious expression, and allows motions to dismiss, quash, or obtain summary judgment in actions targeting these rights.

Establishes a private right of action for individuals against state actors who intentionally bring or maintain noncriminal or traffic legal actions with a substantial motivation to deter or retaliate against political or religious expression, with remedies including declaratory relief, compensatory damages, attorney fees, and vacatur of adverse judgments.

Creates new postconviction relief procedure (section 13-4242) allowing eligible petitioners convicted in actions brought in violation of section 12-751 to file for relief, vacate convictions, and recover attorney fees and costs, limited to public officials, candidates, political party officers, public figures, police officers, protest participants, and their agents or attorneys.

Requires motions to be filed within 60 days of service (or later with good cause), stays discovery upon prima facie showing, and mandates expedited hearings when applicable.

Clarifies that "state actor" definition includes the United States to the maximum extent permitted by federal and state constitutions, and expands definition to include mandatory professional or occupational licensing organizations.