Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona SB1452: cargo theft task force
Status: Chaptered, June 22, 2026
SB1452 - cargo theft task force
What the bill says
An act Amending Title 41, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-191.14; relating to the attorney general. Section [DELETED: 1.] 1. Title 41, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-191.14, to read: START_STATUTE41-191.14. Cargo theft task force; members; duties; annual report; definitions A. subject to legislative appropriation, The attorney general shall establish a cargo theft task force to combat crimes involving the theft, diversion, embezzlement, unlawful taking or fraudulent acquisit.
From the chaptered text, July 1, 2026:
AN ACT Amending Title 41, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-191.14; relating to the attorney general. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section [DELETED: 1.] 1. Title 41, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-191.14, to read: START_STATUTE41-191.14. Cargo theft task force; members; duties; annual report; definitions A. subject to legislative appropriation, The attorney general shall establish a cargo theft task force to combat crimes involving the theft, diversion, embezzlement, unlawful taking or fraudulent acquisition of cargo or freight. The attorney general shall invite federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to participate in the task force to use the combined skills, expertise and resources of law enforcement personnel more effectively. The task force shall focus on offenses involving cargo moving in, constituting or affecting interstate or intrastate commerce. B. The task force shall consist of the following members: 1. One full-time: (a) Prosecutor. (b) Paralegal. (c) Support staff member. 2. Six investigators. 3. Any additional law enforcement personnel designated by the attorney general. C. The task force shall: 1. Meet regularly to review investigations and intelligence and to provide updates on ongoing cases to task force members. 2. Investigate, apprehend and recommend for prosecution, as appropriate, individuals or entities that engage in cargo theft or related offenses, …