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AZ HB2885

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Myron Tsosie

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires Arizona state agencies to perform a cultural impact assessment before any state project may begin
  • Defines "cultural impact assessment" as a process to identify, evaluate, and manage effects of proposed projects on a community's cultural values, resources, and heritage
  • Imposes a $1,500 civil penalty on contractors who ignore cultural impact assessment findings and begin work on a state project
  • Applies to all state projects regardless of other existing laws

Legislative Description

Cultural impact assessment; state projects

Last Action

House read second time

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2026
Appropriations1/21/2026
Government1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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