HB2169

Attorney general; nuisance action; defamation

Introduced·1/13/26

Arizona HB2169 amends the definition of public nuisance and liability for defamation in nuisance actions.

Arizona HB2169 amends section 13-2917 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to redefine public nuisance and establish liability for defamation in certain actions. It specifies that actions to abate public nuisances, such as those near schools or public parks, can be brought by county, city, or state attorneys. If the attorney general brings an action without reasonable basis and publicizes it, they may be liable for defamation per se. The bill also outlines penalties for knowingly maintaining or committing public nuisances.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Feb 9

1:00 PM

House Rules

Feb 2

2:00 PM

House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

History

Feb 25

House

House motion to reconsider third reading

Feb 25

House

House miscellaneous motion: Motion by Representative Diaz that notwithstanding House Rule 23(A), the time for the reconsideration of HB2169 be extended beyond today. Motion passed by vv.

Feb 24

House

House third reading FAILED voting: (29-27-4-0)