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AZ HB2253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Weninger

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies, employers, and political subdivisions from taking retaliatory action against employees who provide testimony in disciplinary appeal proceedings involving law enforcement officers
  • Bars agencies, employers, and political subdivisions from prohibiting or obstructing employees, including subject matter experts, from testifying in administrative or judicial proceedings related to law enforcement disciplinary appeals
  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 38-1106 governing the appeal process for law enforcement officer disciplinary actions
  • Maintains existing appeal procedures including document exchange requirements, burden of proof on employers, and public hearing requirements

Legislative Description

Testimony; disciplinary action; prohibition

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/5/2026
Public Safety2/26/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Public Safety & Law Enforcement1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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