The proposed bill, if enacted, would make several significant updates to current statutes related to criminal justice in Arizona. It would amend various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes, including the establishment of new provisions regarding the handling of erroneous conviction claims, which would restrict state agencies from using funds other than the Erroneous Convictions Fund for reimbursements. Additionally, it would increase the annual transfer amount from the Corrections Fund to the Corrections Building Renewal Fund from $2,500,000 to $12,500,000. The bill also consolidates reporting requirements for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) Transition Program, changing the submission deadline for reports from July 31 to November 30 each year.

Furthermore, the bill would repeal the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board and rename the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund to the Law Enforcement Equipment Fund, transferring its administrative oversight from the State Treasurer to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. It would also require the Administrative Office of the Courts to compile and submit annual reports on the enforcement and collection of monetary obligations, including restitution and fines, while making technical and conforming changes throughout the statutes. The bill includes retroactive provisions, particularly for the handling of erroneous conviction claims and the application of certain sections, which would take effect from December 31, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-281, 31-284, 31-285, 41-710.03, 41-1401, 41-1641, 41-3026.11, 13-901.03, 41-3751, 41-1604.07, 13-3405, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-3415, 31-254, 35-190, 42-3104, 41-797
House Engrossed Version (06/11/2026): 12-114, 12-116.10, 13-810, 31-281, 31-284, 31-285, 41-710.03, 41-1401, 41-1641, 41-1731, 41-1732, 41-3026.11, 35-146, 35-147, 13-825, 13-806, 13-812, 13-901.03, 41-3751, 41-1604.07, 13-3405, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-3415, 31-254, 35-190, 42-3104, 41-797, 35-313
Chaptered Version: 12-114, 12-116.10, 13-810, 31-281, 31-284, 31-285, 41-710.03, 41-1401, 41-1641, 41-1731, 41-1732, 41-3026.11, 35-146, 35-147, 13-825, 13-806, 13-812, 13-901.03, 41-3751, 41-1604.07, 13-3405, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-3415, 31-254, 35-190, 42-3104, 41-797, 35-313