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AZ SB1431

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shawnna Bolick

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Arizona municipalities from requiring homeowners' associations, shared amenities that would require an association to maintain, or gates, walls, and controlled access in new developments
  • Bars municipalities from imposing aesthetic design standards on single-family homes and accessory dwelling units, including requirements for materials, colors, window styles, roof pitch, façade design, floor plans, garages, lighting, and driveways
  • Prevents municipalities from denying or delaying building permits based on prohibited aesthetic requirements
  • Exempts properties in designated historic districts, tribal land, and military airport high noise or accident potential zones from the design restriction provisions
  • Preserves local authority over building codes, fire codes, public health and safety regulations, utility plans, minimum parking requirements, and dark sky ordinances

Legislative Description

Municipalities; planned communities; design; prohibition

Prohibition

Last Action

House read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Commerce3/2/2026
Rules1/27/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency1/27/2026

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