SB1650

Judicial immunity; exception

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1650 removes judicial immunity for actions violating civil rights or involving fundamental policy determinations.

Arizona SB1650 amends Section 12-820.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to remove judicial immunity for actions that violate the civil rights of litigants or those affected by a case. It also removes immunity for the exercise of an administrative function involving the determination of fundamental governmental policy, including decisions on resource allocation and hiring. This bill affects judicial officers by potentially exposing them to liability in specific circumstances.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee Action (DP)

4 Yea

RRRR

3 Nay

DDD

Calendar

Feb 20

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

Feb 18

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

History

Feb 18

Senate

Senate JUDE Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-3-0-0)

Feb 10

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 9

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time