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AZ SB1755
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
- Prohibits judges in Arizona from practicing law while serving on the bench, with limited exceptions
- Allows judges to represent themselves pro se (on their own behalf) in legal matters
- Permits judges to provide uncompensated legal advice to family members and draft or review documents for them
- Bars judges from serving as a lawyer for family members in any court or legal forum, even when providing informal assistance
- Adds a new Article 5 to Title 12, Chapter 1 of Arizona Revised Statutes to codify these restrictions
Legislative Description
Judges; law practice prohibition; exceptions
Exceptions
Last Action
Senate consent calendar
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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