This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding vacation rentals and short-term rentals in Arizona. It introduces new requirements for online lodging marketplaces, mandating that they verify compliance with licensing and insurance requirements before allowing advertisements for rentals. If a marketplace fails to do so, it could face civil penalties. Additionally, the bill modifies the existing requirements for owners to provide emergency contact information and to obtain local regulatory permits, while also increasing penalties for non-compliance.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a transition period for existing advertisements on online lodging marketplaces, allowing them to remain without verification until June 30, 2026. After this date, compliance with the updated requirements will be mandatory. The act is set to take effect on December 31, 2025, ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of the new regulations and have time to adjust accordingly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.39, 11-269.17, 42-12003, 42-12004, 42-5005, 42-5042, 12-1134, 9-835, 33-1901, 9-461.18, 42-5076, 42-5070, 42-12001