HB2197

Unlawful camping; stock; wildlife; access

Introduced·1/13/26

Arizona HB2197 amends water access laws to prohibit camping near natural or man-made watering holes to ensure wildlife and domestic stock are not.

Arizona HB2197 amends section 17-308 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify that it is unlawful for a person to camp within one-fourth mile of a natural water hole or a man-made watering facility if it denies access to wildlife or domestic stock. This change aims to protect the availability of water resources for wildlife and livestock by preventing camping that could interfere with their access.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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36 Nay

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8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 16

1:00 PM

House Rules

Feb 9

2:00 PM

House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

History

Mar 16

House

House third reading FAILED voting: (15-36-8-0)

Feb 26

House

House motion to reconsider third reading

Feb 25

House

House third reading FAILED voting: (26-28-6-0)