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AZ HB2974
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Keshel
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AI Summary
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Classifies modified messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) injections and products as biological agents, toxins, vectors, and weapons of mass destruction under Arizona law
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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
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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
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Allows Arizona residents to seek injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and monetary damages against the state or officials for lack of enforcement
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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