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AZ HB2563

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Contreras

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arizona Revised Statutes sections 9-500.38 and 11-269.16, which currently prohibit cities, towns, and counties from regulating auxiliary containers (such as plastic bags, cups, bottles, and similar items)

  • Removes state preemption that prevents local governments from enacting bans, fees, or restrictions on single-use containers and packaging materials

  • Amends section 44-1648 regarding scrap metal dealer licensing to delete references to the repealed auxiliary container preemption statutes

  • Allows municipalities and counties to establish their own regulations on auxiliary containers, including potential bans on plastic bags or polystyrene containers

  • Maintains existing provisions that preserve local authority over business licensing systems for scrap metal dealers that include background checks and fingerprinting requirements

Legislative Description

Auxiliary containers; regulation; prohibition; repeal

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Government1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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