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AZ HB2359

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Quanta Crews

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Private contractors providing detention or incarceration services to any governmental entity must keep and maintain complete and accurate records of all services
  • Private contractors operating adult incarceration facilities are designated as "public bodies" under Arizona law
  • Contractors become subject to Arizona's public records law (Title 39, Chapter 1), making their records accessible through public records requests
  • Contractors remain liable for reimbursing the state or political subdivisions for any emergency, public safety, or security services provided to the facility
  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-1609.03

Legislative Description

Adult incarceration contractors; public records

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Public Safety & Law Enforcement1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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