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AZ HB2974

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Keshel

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Classifies modified messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) injections and products as biological agents, toxins, vectors, and weapons of mass destruction under Arizona law

  • Creates a new class 2 felony for intentionally or knowingly manufacturing, acquiring, possessing, or making mRNA products accessible to others, with potential life imprisonment if the violation causes death

  • Requires the governor, attorney general, county attorneys, sheriffs, and law enforcement agencies to enforce the prohibition, with officials who knowingly fail to enforce subject to nonfeasance in public office charges

  • Allows Arizona residents to seek injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and monetary damages against the state or officials for lack of enforcement

  • Declares the legislative intent to designate mRNA products as biological weapons and acts of terrorism, with the bill taking effect immediately as an emergency measure

Legislative Description

Biologic weapons prohibition; crime

Last Action

House read second time

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2026
Health and Human Services2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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