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AZ HB2823
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Junelle Cavero
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Arizona Department of Corrections from renewing or entering into new contracts with private prison operators that include minimum occupancy clauses
- Requires all private prison contracts to specify that payment will only be made for the actual number of inmates physically housed at the facility
- Defines "minimum occupancy clause" as any contractual requirement for a prison to maintain a specific percentage of occupancy
- Applies to all contract renewals and new contracts with private prison operators from the effective date forward
- Adds new section 41-1609.05 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing the state Department of Corrections
Legislative Description
Private prisons; contracts; prohibition
Last Action
House read second time
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/22/2026
Public Safety & Law Enforcement1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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