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AZ HB2922

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Consuelo Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-2409 regarding obstructing criminal investigations or prosecutions
  • Creates an exemption for residential property owners who refuse to open a door to their property for a peace officer
  • Current law makes it a class 5 felony to obstruct, delay, or prevent communication of information to law enforcement through bribery, misrepresentation, intimidation, or force
  • The offense is elevated to a class 3 felony when committed with intent to promote or assist a criminal street gang
  • Sponsored by Representative Hernandez C and 12 co-sponsors in the Arizona House of Representatives

Legislative Description

Obstructing criminal investigations; homeowner exemption

Last Action

House read second time

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2026
Judiciary1/27/2026

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