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AZ HB2573
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Martinez
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AI Summary
- Adds "evidence-based psychotherapy" as a treatment option for DUI offenders alongside existing alcohol or drug screening, education, and treatment programs
- Allows the Arizona Department of Transportation to accept proof that a person is satisfactorily participating in court-ordered treatment programs, not just proof of completion, before reinstating driving privileges
- Removes the requirement that persons convicted under certain extreme DUI provisions must complete 45 days of a revocation period before becoming eligible for a special ignition interlock restricted driver license
- Defines "evidence-based psychotherapy" as a new statutory term within Arizona's DUI and driver license reinstatement laws
- Amends sections 28-1382 (extreme DUI) and 28-3319 (license suspension/revocation actions) of Arizona Revised Statutes
Legislative Description
DUI; alternative treatment
Transportation - Title 28
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/10/2026
Judiciary and Elections3/10/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure1/20/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026
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