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AZ HB2108

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Elevates unlawful flight from law enforcement to a class 4 felony (up from class 5) when the driver operates the vehicle in a manner that recklessly endangers another person's life during the pursuit
  • Establishes class 2 felony penalties for unlawful flight when the driver causes serious physical injury to another person
  • Creates class 2 felony classification when the fleeing vehicle is transporting a minor under 15 years of age
  • Adds class 2 felony penalty when the fleeing driver is also found guilty of DUI (section 28-1381) or aggravated DUI (section 28-1382)
  • Maintains the base class 5 felony for willfully fleeing a marked law enforcement vehicle or an unmarked vehicle when the driver knew it was a law enforcement vehicle

Legislative Description

Unlawful flight; reckless endangerment; violation

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/12/2026
Judiciary1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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