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AZ SB1426
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "forcible detainer" to include situations where unauthorized persons unlawfully occupy residential property after the owner requests them to leave
- Establishes nine conditions that must all be met for expedited removal of unauthorized occupants, including that the property is residential, the occupant is not a current or former tenant, and no prior cohabitation agreement exists
- Excludes immediate family members of the property owner and individuals with pending litigation from the expedited removal process
- Requires the Supreme Court to adopt rules for expeditious resolution of these forcible detainer claims
- Mandates that a writ of restitution be issued immediately after a court judgment against an unauthorized occupant under the new provisions
Legislative Description
Unlawful occupants; forcible entry; detainer
Courts And Civil Proceedings - Title 12
Last Action
House consent calendar
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/5/2026
Judiciary2/27/2026
Rules1/28/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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