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AZ SB1502

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Upgrades unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle from a class 5 felony to a class 4 felony when the driver operates recklessly in a manner that endangers the life of another person during the pursuit

  • Establishes a class 2 felony for unlawful flight when the driver causes serious physical injury to another person

  • Creates a class 2 felony enhancement when the fleeing vehicle is transporting a minor under 15 years of age

  • Adds a class 2 felony enhancement when the fleeing driver is also convicted of DUI under section 28-1381 or 28-1382

  • Maintains the existing class 5 felony classification for basic unlawful flight from marked law enforcement vehicles or unmarked vehicles when the driver knew it was law enforcement

Legislative Description

Unlawful flight; reckless endangerment; violation.

Transportation - Title 28

Last Action

House read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Judiciary3/2/2026
Rules1/29/2026
Public Safety1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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