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AZ SB1322
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Analise Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits sellers from charging prices 15% or more above pre-disruption levels during abnormal market disruptions, with prices 15% or higher presumed unconscionable unless the seller's costs increased by at least 10%
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Defines "abnormal disruption of the market" to include governor-declared emergencies, natural disasters, war, civil disorder, energy shortages, or when the Department of Health Services determines food and energy prices increased 10% or more in 30 days
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Covers essential goods and services including food, water, diapers, feminine hygiene products, prescription drugs, electricity, natural gas, propane, gasoline, and telephone/broadband service (excludes luxury items)
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Establishes criminal penalties for violations: class 1 misdemeanor for intentional violations, class 2 misdemeanor otherwise, with each violation and each day constituting a separate offense
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Creates private right of action allowing buyers to recover up to $10,000 per violation (or $25,000 if buyer is 60+ years old), plus authorizes courts to award treble damages
Legislative Description
Price regulation; abnormal market disruptions
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/27/2026