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AZ HB4088

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires motor carriers transporting agricultural commodities for intrastate commerce in Arizona to maintain liability insurance covering emergency towing and recovery services, satisfied through cargo insurance or a surety bond approved by the department.

  • Creates a lien on commercial motor vehicles and agricultural commodities when towing or recovery operators are not paid for emergency services following roadway incidents involving these vehicles.

  • Allows towing or recovery operators to perfect liens by recording notice with the Secretary of State's office and requires release recording once the lien is satisfied.

  • Exempts farm-to-field operations, private hauling or self-hauling by farmers or ranchers, and noncommercial or passenger vehicles from these requirements.

  • Defines "agricultural commodity" broadly to include produce, hay, feed, livestock feed products, raw poultry, citrus, and other food or agricultural goods transported commercially.

Legislative Description

Commercial motor vehicle; liability insurance

Last Action

House COM Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (4-6-1-0-0-0)

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026
Commerce2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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