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AZ SB1546

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Farnsworth

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Arizona municipalities from requiring religious institutions or 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to rezone their property or obtain permits to distribute free food, goods, or services on property they own.

  • Applies to churches, religious denominations, and religious organizations operating as nonprofit religious corporations.

  • Defines "charitable foods, goods or services" as items distributed free to members of the public.

  • Overrides any existing municipal laws, ordinances, or regulations that would impose such permit or rezoning requirements on these organizations.

Legislative Description

Religious institutions; charitable services

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026
Government Institutions2/3/2026

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