HB 2811 — obstructing governmental operations; lawful arrest
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on April 13, 2026.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
22 added · 42 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of House Bill 2811 now clearly defines the penalties for obstructing governmental operations, specifying that certain offenses will be classified as a Class 5 felony, while others will remain a Class 1 misdemeanor. This change is important because it establishes a clear hierarchy of offenses and penalties, helping law enforcement and the public understand the seriousness of the crime and the legal consequences.
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2811 (Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
[GREEN UNDERLINING IN BRACKETS] indicates text added to statute or previously enacted session law.
[Green underlining in brackets] indicates text added to new session law or text restoring existing law.
[GREEN STRIKEOUT IN BRACKETS] indicates new text removed from statute or previously enacted session law.
[Green strikeout in brackets] indicates text removed from existing statute, previously enacted session law or new session law.
<<Green carets>> indicate a section added to the bill.
<<Green strikeout in carets>> indicates a section removed from the bill.
The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
[B.B.
This section does not apply to the obstruction, impairment or hinderance HINDRANCE of the making of an arrest.]arrest. [C.] [B.] OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 [OF THIS SECTION] IS A CLASS 5 FELONY.
ObstructingC. governmental operations PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 1 OR 2 [OF THIS SECTION] is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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JVOBSTRUCTING 130VKFFFTGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THIS SECTION IS A CLASS 5 FELONY.
Obstructing governmental operations PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 1 OR 2 OF THIS SECTION is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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View plain text versions (3)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) Current pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Gillette - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DP
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Julie Willoughby · Cosponsor
- Michael Way · Cosponsor
- James Taylor · Cosponsor
- Steve Montenegro · Cosponsor
- Rachel Keshel · Cosponsor
- Matt Gress · Cosponsor
- Lisa Fink · Cosponsor
- Leo Biasiucci · Cosponsor
- John Gillette · Primary
- Joseph Chaplik · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 83 not signed on · 34 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- John Gillette Republican
Co-sponsors (9)
- Julie Willoughby Republican
- Michael Way Republican
- James Taylor Republican
- Steve Montenegro Republican
- Rachel Keshel Republican
- Matt Gress Republican
- Lisa Fink Republican
- Leo Biasiucci Republican
- Joseph Chaplik Republican
Not signed on (83)
83 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 83 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 40% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 37% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Nay |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Not Voting |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2811?
- HB 2811 is sponsored by Julie Willoughby (Republican), Michael Way (Republican), James Taylor (Republican), Steve Montenegro (Republican), Rachel Keshel (Republican), Matt Gress (Republican), Lisa Fink (Republican), Leo Biasiucci (Republican), John Gillette (Republican), and Joseph Chaplik (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2811?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2811?
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