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AZ HB2064
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Walter Blackman
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AI Summary
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Creates a new class 1 misdemeanor for recklessly or negligently causing physical injury to a vulnerable pedestrian, with mandatory penalties including a minimum $2,000 fine, 90-day license suspension, awareness training, and 100+ hours of community service at organizations serving blind or visually impaired individuals
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Establishes a class 4 felony for recklessly or negligently causing death or serious physical injury to a vulnerable pedestrian, requiring 1-year license suspension, 200+ hours of community service, and traffic survival school completion
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Defines "vulnerable pedestrian" as a pedestrian with physical disabilities who uses mobility aids such as white canes, visual aids for the blind or visually impaired, or service animals
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Requires restitution awards to consider long-term care costs, mobility aid replacement, home modifications, emotional distress, and service animal training expenses
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Mandates that defensive driving schools, traffic survival schools, and driver education programs include educational information about vulnerable pedestrian awareness
Legislative Description
Vulnerable pedestrians
Last Action
House JUD Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (8-1-0-0-0-0)
1/21/2026