Arizona HB2276: technical correction; obstructing governmental operations

What the bill says

An act amending section 13-2402, arizona revised statutes; relating to obstruction of public administration.

From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:

AN ACT amending section 13-2402, arizona revised statutes; relating to obstruction of public administration. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Section 13-2402, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to classification A. A person commits obstructing governmental operations if, by using or threatening to use violence or physical force, such the person knowingly obstructs, impairs or hinders either of the following: 1. The performance of a governmental function by a public servant acting under color of his the public servant's official authority. ; or 2. The enforcement of the penal law or the preservation of the peace by a peace officer acting under color of his the peace officer's official authority. B. This section does not apply to the obstruction, impairment or hinderance hindrance of the making of an arrest. C. Obstructing governmental operations is a class 1 misdemeanor. END_STATUTE

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Sponsors

• Rachel Keshel (R, HD-017) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 13, 2026: Assigned to Rules
2. January 13, 2026: Introduced and first read

Common questions

What is HB2276?

HB2276 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): technical correction; obstructing governmental operations.

What does HB2276 do?

In its own words: An act amending section 13-2402, arizona revised statutes; relating to obstruction of public administration.

What is the status of HB2276?

In committee as of June 13, 2026. Latest action: Assigned to Rules (June 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2276?

Rachel Keshel (R, HD-017).

Where is the official record for HB2276?

On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84002/?SessionId=130