HB2811

Obstructing governmental operations; lawful arrest

Vetoed·4/13/26

Arizona HB2811 amends the classification of obstructing governmental operations to a class 5 felony when involving lawful arrests.

Arizona HB2811 modifies the Arizona Revised Statutes to change the classification of obstructing governmental operations. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a class 5 felony when the obstruction involves the making of a lawful arrest. This change aims to strengthen penalties for those who interfere with law enforcement during lawful arrests. The bill does not affect other forms of obstructing governmental operations, which remain classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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12 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 23

11:45 AM

Senate Rules

Mar 18

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

History

Apr 13

Governor Vetoed

Apr 9

Transmitted to Governor

Apr 8

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass