The proposed bill, HB2470, amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1818 to clarify the authority of homeowners' associations (HOAs) over community roadways. Under the new legislation, starting January 1, 2044, an HOA will lose authority over any roadway once a governmental entity accepts the transfer of ownership from the declarant. This change eliminates the previous stipulation that allowed HOAs to regulate roadways for planned communities recorded after December 31, 2014, and introduces a clear cutoff date for when this authority ceases.

Additionally, the bill removes the provisions that required planned communities to hold a vote by June 30, 2025, to determine whether to continue regulating public roadways. Instead, the new law establishes that once the transfer of ownership occurs, the HOA's authority is automatically revoked, without the need for a membership vote. This streamlining of regulations aims to provide clarity and consistency regarding the governance of public roadways within planned communities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1818
House Engrossed Version: 33-1818