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AZ SB1538

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Payne

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Moving civil traffic violations may only be issued by a peace officer or prosecutor under this amendment to Arizona law.
  • The bill amends section 28-1592 of the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to civil traffic violations.
  • Existing law requires civil traffic violation cases to be commenced within 60 days of the alleged violation, or within 180 days if under investigation with a traffic accident.
  • Cases involving traffic accidents resulting in death must be commenced within one year of the alleged violation.
  • Original citations may only be amended for date, time, location, or section of law changes through court procedures.

Legislative Description

Moving violations; AZPOST-certified officer; prosecutors

Civil Traffic Violations

Last Action

House read second time

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/4/2026
Public Safety & Law Enforcement2/27/2026
Rules2/2/2026
Public Safety2/2/2026

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