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AZ SB1650
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
- Creates an exception to judicial immunity in Arizona, allowing public entities to be held liable when a judicial officer knew or should have known their actions violated the civil rights of adult or minor litigants or others affected by a case
- Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-820.01, which currently provides absolute immunity for public entities regarding judicial functions
- Maintains existing immunity for legislative functions and administrative functions involving fundamental governmental policy determinations
- Preserves immunity protections for discretionary decisions including equipment purchases, facility construction, personnel hiring, government services, resource allocation, professional licensing, and light rail safety standards
- Introduced by Senator Finchem in the Arizona Senate during the 57th Legislature's Second Regular Session (2026)
Legislative Description
Judicial immunity; exception
Last Action
Senate JUDE Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-3-0-0)
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/9/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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