This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 16-652, which would prohibit the Attorney General from prosecuting or bringing criminal charges against a member of a county board of supervisors based on their vote against the certification of an election canvass, provided that the vote is based on a good faith belief regarding unresolved issues affecting election integrity or on documentation suggesting potential irregularities. The bill clarifies that this prohibition does not prevent the Attorney General from investigating or prosecuting other unrelated election offenses.

Additionally, the bill defines "good faith belief" as a belief that is honestly held and not driven by arbitrary or partisan motives, and specifies that "documentation or other evidence" includes official reports, audits, sworn affidavits, or expert testimony. The new section is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-652
House Engrossed Version: 16-652