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People with felony convictions

4 items, most far-reaching first.

Affects specific groups 4

People asking an Arizona court to change their name must now say whether they must register as a sex offender, applicants with a conviction must send a copy of the application to prosecutors, and registered sex offenders granted a new name must be ordered to register under it.

People with felony convictionsCourts HB2223In effect since September 12, 2026

For people convicted on or after January 1, 2027, of a dangerous crime against children, courts may not end probation early, and these probationers cannot have their probation shortened through earned time or work time credits.

People with felony convictionsCourts SB1092In effect since September 12, 2026 (and 1 more date)

Until this law expires after September 30, 2028, a court may change certain class 4, 5 or 6 felony convictions to class 1 misdemeanors for people with no earlier felony whose offense had no victim, who finished their sentence at least 5 years ago, and who meet other conditions.

People with felony convictionsCourts HB2749In effect since September 12, 2026 (and 1 more date)

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