SB1540

Motor fuel theft; classifications

Chamber Passed·2/27/26

Arizona SB1540 classifies theft of motor fuel as a felony, with specific penalties for unauthorized access and tampering with fuel dispensers.

Arizona SB1540 amends the state's theft laws to specifically address motor fuel theft. It classifies unauthorized access or tampering with retail fuel dispensers as felonies. Unauthorized access or breaching a fuel dispenser is a class 6 felony, escalating to a class 5 felony if fuel is obtained. Tampering with mechanical or electronic components of a dispenser, or using electronic communication to disrupt its operation, is also a class 5 felony. The bill defines "motor fuel" according to existing state statutes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 0–0 · Feb 27
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Mar 23

1:00 PM

House Rules

Mar 18

9:00 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jun 9

House

House third reading FAILED voting: (19-35-6-0)

Jun 9

House

House motion to reconsider third reading

Jun 1

House

House miscellaneous motion: Motion by Representative Willoughby that pursuant to House Rule 12(P), SB1540 be calendared immediately for an Additional Committee of the Whole for the purpose of further amending. Motion Passed by vv.