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AZ SB1420

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Frank Carroll

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly feeding pigeons in Arizona, with escalating penalties: warning for first violation, $100 civil penalty for second violation, and petty offense classification for third or subsequent violations

  • Adds pigeons to the existing list of wildlife that cannot be fed, attracted, or enticed in counties with populations over 280,000 (previously only tree squirrels and birds were exempted from the ban)

  • Exempts individuals who keep pigeons in properly maintained enclosures that meet specific requirements: located outside front yard, minimum 1 square foot per bird, compliant with local zoning/building codes, and odor-free

  • Creates a private right of action allowing individuals to bring civil lawsuits to enforce the pigeon feeding prohibition

  • Defines "pigeon" as birds of the family Columbidae and species Columba livia (rock dove, homing pigeon, carrier pigeon), and "food" broadly to include grains, seeds, bread, scraps, and improperly disposed garbage

Legislative Description

Public nuisance; pigeons

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/28/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/28/2026

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