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AZ HB4083
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alma Hernandez
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "violent offense" for bail denial purposes to include all dangerous offenses, not just dangerous crimes against children and terrorism.
- Requires courts to consider evidence presented by law enforcement (rather than just "indication") when determining if a person has entered or remained in the United States illegally for bail purposes.
- Mandates that judicial officers set bail for all felony charges, whereas current law allows release on own recognizance without bail for some felonies.
- Adds a requirement that courts consider the accused's financial ability to pay bail when determining the bail amount.
- Requires electronic monitoring for persons charged with certain felonies (domestic violence, sexual offenses, human trafficking) to be provided at no charge to the defendant.
Legislative Description
Bailable offenses; requirements; release
Last Action
House read second time
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2026
Judiciary2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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