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Incarcerated people

7 items, most far-reaching first.

Affects specific groups 6

The state Department of Corrections may store inmates' medical records electronically, and if it does, it does not have to keep paper copies and may dispose of them, notwithstanding any other law.

Incarcerated people HB2857In effect since September 12, 2026

The Arizona Department of Corrections may now give an eligible inmate a onetime extension of up to 90 additional days in the community transition program, beyond the usual limit of not more than 90 days, if certain conditions are met.

Incarcerated people HB2440In effect since September 12, 2026

Arizona now splits prostitution into 2 crimes, making paying or offering to pay for sex a class 6 felony with mandatory jail minimums and a $200 assessment for victim services, while selling sex stays a class 1 misdemeanor; sex trafficking victims whose convictions are vacated also get their records sealed.

Incarcerated peopleCourts HB2720In effect since September 12, 2026

Compensation for erroneous convictions may now be paid only from a dedicated fund, with the state not liable beyond what that fund holds, while the law also renames and moves control of a police equipment fund, raises a prison building transfer, and adds new court reporting.

Incarcerated peopleState government employeesCourts HB4158Applies retroactively to after December 31, 2025 (and 3 more dates)

When someone is put on probation, the court or probation officer must, unless other law requires otherwise, impose only conditions that are reasonably necessary, individually determined and narrowly tailored to helping the person stay law-abiding, protecting public safety and promoting rehabilitation.

Incarcerated peoplePeople with felony convictionsCourts SB1662In effect since September 12, 2026

The law creates a state grant fund for cities and counties to start or expand veterans' court programs, and requires the state prison system to share monthly lists of soon-to-be-released veterans with the Department of Veterans' Services so it can reach out about benefits.

VeteransIncarcerated peopleLocal governmentsCourtsVeterans' benefits HB2960In effect since September 12, 2026 (and 1 more date)

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Arizona creates a temporary study committee that must look at ways to improve mental health screening for people who are arrested or held in jail or prison, and report its recommendations by the end of 2026 and 2027, before the committee ends after December 31, 2027.

Incarcerated peopleCourts HB2673In effect since September 12, 2026 (and 3 more dates)