HB2038

Franchises; relationships; definitions

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2038 regulates franchise agreements, prohibiting franchisors from restricting franchisees' rights to join trade associations, voiding.

Arizona HB2038, the Franchise Investment Protection Act, establishes regulations for franchise agreements within the state. It prohibits franchisors from restricting franchisees' rights to join trade associations or prohibiting free association among franchisees for lawful purposes. The bill voids any venue restrictions in franchise agreements that direct claims to forums outside Arizona. It allows courts to grant injunctions for violations and lets franchisors offset remedies against prior recoveries or debts owed by franchisees.

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Commerce Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

House read second time

Jan 12

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 12

House

Assigned to House COM Committee