Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 2388 — silent witness; records; nondisclosure; exceptions

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 02, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 3 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 2388 added specific requirements for when information related to tips can be disclosed. Now, a party must file a motion in the superior court to demonstrate good cause for disclosure, specifically in the county where the alleged event occurred. This change emphasizes transparency while ensuring that sensitive information is only disclosed under clear circumstances, which could protect individuals’ rights in legal proceedings. It also clarifies that the amendment does not change existing rules about what can be discovered under Arizona court rules.

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House Engrossed silent witness;
Senate Engrossed House Bill silent witness;
exceptions) State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2388 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 12-2312, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
exceptions) State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER 124 HOUSE BILL 2388 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 12-2312, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
NO PORTION OF ANY RECORD MAINTAINED BY A SILENT WITNESS, CRIME STOPPER OR OPERATION GAME THIEF PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION THAT MIGHT BE USED TO IDENTIFY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SUBMITTED A TIP ANONYMOUSLY UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO COMPULSORY PRODUCTION EXCEPT ON A MOTION FILED IN SUPERIOR COURT THAT ESTABLISHES GOOD CAUSE FOR DISCLOSURE.
NO PORTION OF ANY RECORD MAINTAINED BY A SILENT WITNESS, CRIME STOPPER OR OPERATION GAME THIEF PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION THAT MIGHT BE USED TO IDENTIFY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SUBMITTED A TIP ANONYMOUSLY UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO COMPULSORY PRODUCTION EXCEPT ON A MOTION THAT IS FILED IN THE SUPERIOR COURT WHERE A COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE ALLEGED EVENT HAS BEEN FILED, OR IF NO COMPLAINT HAS BEEN FILED, THE COUNTY WHERE THE ALLEGED EVENT OCCURRED AND THAT ESTABLISHES GOOD CAUSE FOR DISCLOSURE.
THE BURDEN ON THE PARTY FILING THE MOTION HAS THE BURDEN TO SHOW GOOD CAUSE FOR THE DISCLOSURE.
THE PARTY FILING THE MOTION HAS THE BURDEN TO SHOW GOOD CAUSE FOR THE DISCLOSURE.
A SILENT WITNESS, CRIME STOPPER OR OPERATION GAME THIEF PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION SHALL RETAIN TIP MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THEM IN WRITING BY INDIVIDUALS SUBMITTING A REPORT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY UNTIL AT LEAST THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
A SILENT WITNESS, CRIME STOPPER OR OPERATION GAME THIEF PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION SHALL RETAIN TIP MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THEM IN WRITING BY INDIVIDUALS SUBMITTING A REPORT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY UNTIL AT LEAST THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING, WHICHEVER OCCURS LAST:
THE DATE OF EXPIRATION FOR ALL DIRECT APPEALS IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING.
THE DATE OF EXPIRATION FOR ALL APPEALS AND POSTCONVICTION RELIEF MATTERS IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING OR THE EXPIRATION OF THE DEFENDANT'S SENTENCE.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 2, 2025.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2025.
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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. DPA/SE

  15. House Second Reading

  16. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (89)

89 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 29 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 16100
Total 29100
% of votes cast 97%3%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
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 Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
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 54 Yea · 2 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 25002
Republican 29202
Total 54204
% of votes cast 90%3%0%7%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
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 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 Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2388?
HB 2388 is sponsored by Michael Way (Republican), Khyl Powell (Republican), Nick Kupper (Republican), and David Marshall, Sr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2388?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2025. Enacted.
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