2026 Regular Session

HB 4070

nonprofits; facilitation; trafficking offenses; penalties

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Arizona

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2026 Regular Session

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Session

2026 Regular Session

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Arizona

Bill overview

This bill updates Arizona law regarding human trafficking. It prohibits nonprofit corporations from being formed if their officers, directors, or trustees have been convicted of certain offenses related to sex trafficking, trafficking of persons, or child sex trafficking. The bill also expands civil liability for individuals and entities involved in trafficking, including shareholders of legal entities, and clarifies definitions related to trafficking offenses.

Key provisions

Nonprofit corporations cannot be formed if officers have been convicted of sex trafficking, trafficking of persons, or child sex trafficking.
Expands civil liability for those involved in trafficking, including legal entities.
Shareholders of legal entities involved in trafficking can be held jointly and severally liable.
Victims of trafficking can recover damages, including mental anguish and attorney fees.
Defenses to liability are limited, even if a person was acquitted of related crimes.
The bill defines ‘trafficking’ using specific Arizona statutes related to human trafficking.
Applies to legal entities governed by titles 10 and 29.
Joint and several liability is established for all parties found liable for trafficking damages.

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Nonprofit organizations
Corporations
Individuals involved in human trafficking
Shareholders of legal entities
Victims of human trafficking

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2026-02-09House

Introduced

2026-02-11House

House First Read

2026-02-12House

House Second Read

2026-02-18House

Standing Committee: Judiciary — DP

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House Engrossed nonprofits; facilitation; trafficking offenses; penalties State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026 HOUSE BILL 4070 AN ACT amending title 10, chapter 25, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 10-3203.01; amending section 12-722, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to human trafficking. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona: Section 1. Title 10, chapter 25, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 10-3203.01, to read:

HB 4070

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