Arizona · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session · Bill
HB 2823: private prisons; contracts; prohibition
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2823 is a bill introduced in the Arizona House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: private prisons; contracts; prohibition. Primary sponsor: Junelle Cavero (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): House Second Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junelle Cavero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Anna Abeytia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Cesar Aguilar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Lorena Austin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Seth Blattman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Janeen Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Patty Contreras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Quantá Crews | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Brian Garcia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Lydia Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Alma Hernández | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sarah Liguori | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Mae Peshlakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Stephanie Simacek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Stacey Travers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Betty Villegas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kevin Volk | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Reading
- House First Reading.