SB1462

Animal control officers; mandatory training

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Mandatory training for Arizona animal control officers with authority to commence court actions.

Arizona SB1462 mandates that animal control officers appointed on or after January 1, 2027, who have the authority to commence court actions, must complete a training course within one year of their appointment. The training must cover introduction to criminal law, laws relating to arrests, search and seizure laws, and animal cruelty investigations. Officers appointed before January 1, 2027, must complete the training within eighteen months of the bill's effective date.

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History

Feb 2

Senate

Senate read second time

Jan 29

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Jan 29

Senate

Assigned to Senate GOV Committee