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AZ SB1589
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lela Alston
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AI Summary
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Repeals mandatory reporting requirements that previously required school personnel to immediately report drug offenses to administrators, and administrators to report to peace officers, with failure to report classified as a class 3 misdemeanor.
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Removes the reference to section 13-3411, subsection F (the repealed reporting requirement) from the list of incidents schools must include in annual report card totals.
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Maintains all existing criminal penalties for drug offenses in drug free school zones, including enhanced sentencing of one year added to presumptive sentences and mandatory minimum fines of at least $2,000.
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Preserves the requirement that school personnel must provide student records to peace officers upon written request signed by a magistrate, with immunity protections for those who comply.
Legislative Description
School personnel; reporting; drug offenses
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/4/2026