Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 2109 — distracted driving; penalties; motorcycles

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 29, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 04, 2026.

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Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill addresses penalties for distracted driving on motorcycles.

The bill establishes penalties specifically for distracted driving involving motorcycles. It aims to enhance road safety by targeting this behavior.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

81 added · 84 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been amended to remove a section that prohibited drivers from using portable wireless communication devices to watch, record, or stream video, including social media content, while driving. This change allows for more flexibility in how drivers can use these devices, as long as they do not physically hold or support them. Additionally, the bill clarifies exemptions for certain operators, such as emergency personnel or those using radios for work. This matters because it acknowledges the need for certain communications while balancing safety concerns about distracted driving.

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House Engrossed distracted driving;
Senate Engrossed House Bill distracted driving;
motorcycles State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2109 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 28-914, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
motorcycles State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 81 HOUSE BILL 2109 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 28-914, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Unless a motor vehicle is parked or stopped pursuant to section 28-645, subsection A, paragraph 3 or section 28-851, a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a street or highway if the person does either ANY of the following:
Unless a motor vehicle is parked or stopped pursuant to section 28-645, subsection A, paragraph 3 or section 28-851, a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a street or highway if the person does either of the following:
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WATCHES, RECORDS OR STREAMS ON A PORTABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE OR STAND-ALONE ELECTRONIC DEVICE ANY VIDEO-BASED DATA, INCLUDING ANY SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITES OR APPLICATIONS OR ANY COMMUNICATION WITH VIDEO CAPACITY, EVEN IF THE PERSON DOES NOT PHYSICALLY HOLD OR SUPPORT WITH ANY PART OF THE PERSON'S BODY THE PORTABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE OR STAND-ALONE ELECTRONIC DEVICE.
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Take possession of or otherwise inspect a portable wireless communication device in the possession of the operator unless otherwise authorized by law.
take possession of or otherwise inspect a portable wireless communication device in the possession of the operator unless otherwise authorized by law.
Except as provided in section 28-3312, a department or agency of this state may not consider a violation of this section for the purpose of - 2 - H.B.
Except as provided in section 28-3312, a department or agency of this state may not consider a violation of this section for the purpose of determining whether the person's driver license should be suspended or revoked.
2109 determining whether the person's driver license should be suspended or revoked.
From and after December 31, 2020, The regulation of portable wireless communication devices pursuant to this section and their use while operating a motor vehicle is not subject to further regulation by a county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state.
From and after December 31, 2020, The regulation of portable wireless communication devices pursuant to this section and their use while operating a motor vehicle is not subject to further regulation by a - 2 - H.B.
2109 county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 4, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 5, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the penalties for distracted driving violations involving motorcycles.

  • 28-914

    not more than $250 → not more than $400

    The maximum penalty for a second or subsequent distracted driving violation is increased to $400.

  • 28-914

    AN ADDITIONAL $150 IF A VIOLATION RESULTS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A MOTORCYCLE. → AN ADDITIONAL $150 IF A VIOLATION RESULTS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A MOTORCYCLE.

    A separate penalty of $150 applies if a violation of the distracted driving law results in an accident involving a motorcycle.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DPA

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

  11. Transmit to Senate

  12. PASSED

  13. DPA

  14. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  15. DP

  16. House Second Reading

  17. House First Reading.

  18. Prefiled.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 19 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 46 Yea · 10 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 26001
Republican 201003
Total 461004
% of votes cast 77%17%0%7%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Not Voting
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
Cody Reim Republican Nay
David Livingston Republican Not Voting
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Not Voting
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Nay
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Not Voting

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Passed

Passed 22 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9202
Republican 13400
Total 22602
% of votes cast 73%20%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Not Voting
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Not Voting
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
David Gowan Republican Nay
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Nay
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 45 Yea · 11 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 24003
Republican 211101
Total 451104
% of votes cast 75%18%0%7%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Anna Abeytia Democrat Not Voting
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Not Voting
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Nay
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Nay
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Who sponsors HB 2109?
HB 2109 is sponsored by Teresa Martinez (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2109?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 29, 2025. Enacted.
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