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AZ HB2197
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Selina Bliss
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AI Summary
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Creates a new class 2 misdemeanor offense for camping within 300 yards of natural water holes or man-made watering facilities containing water when domestic livestock could be denied access
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Amends existing wildlife law (section 17-308) to change the prohibited camping distance from one-fourth mile to 300 yards near water sources
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Modifies the wildlife camping restriction by replacing "will be denied access to the only reasonably available water" with the broader standard "could be denied access"
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Removes the requirement that the water be "the only reasonably available water" for the wildlife camping prohibition to apply
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Applies protections to both wildlife and domestic stock access to water sources on Arizona lands
Legislative Description
Unlawful camping; stock; wildlife; access
Game And Fish - Title 17
Last Action
House third reading FAILED voting: (15-36-8-0)
3/16/2026