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AZ HB2064

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Blackman

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires restitution awards to consider long-term care costs, mobility aid replacement, home modifications, emotional distress, and service animal training expenses

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/12/2026
Judiciary1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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