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AZ HB4088
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lopez
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exempts farm-to-field operations, private hauling or self-hauling by farmers or ranchers, and noncommercial or passenger vehicles from these requirements.
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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