SB 1301
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
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House: MAPS DP 8-7-0-0
SB 1301: misconduct investigations; time limit; applicability
Sponsor: Senator Kavanagh, LD 3
Caucus & COW
Overview
Mandates that ongoing misconduct investigations against law enforcement officers (officers),
begun before September 24, 2022, be completed within one year of the effective date of this act.
History
In 2022, the Fifty-fifth Legislature, Second Regular Session, passed Laws 2022, Chapter 378 (law
enforcement; misconduct investigations; extension) (HB 2347). HB 2347 revised A.R.S. § 38-
1110 relating to investigations of employee misconduct against officers; it added additional
constraints for how long an investigation of employee misconduct could last. HB 2347 only applied
to misconduct investigations initiated after its effective date, which was September 24, 2022.
Under A.R.S. § 38-1110 as revised by HB 2347, employers are required to make a good faith
effort to complete misconduct investigations within 180 days. After the initial 180 days, the
investigation may be extended only if it is demonstrated that additional time is necessary to obtain
or review evidence; this extension may not exceed 180 days or, in certain circumstances, 360
days. After this single extension, if the investigation is not completed, then — unless specified
exceptions are met — the matter is dismissed.
Provisions
1. Requires, if an officer's employer received an allegation of misconduct before September 24,
2022, the investigation of the misconduct to be completed within one year of the effective date
of this act. (Sec. 1)
2. Provides, if the investigation is not completed within the specified timeframe, that the
investigation is to be dismissed. (Sec. 1)
3. Specifies that this act does not apply to investigations:
a) Based on allegations of misconduct received on or after September 24, 2022; and
b) Suspended during a criminal investigation or prosecution in connection with the alleged
misconduct. (Sec. 1)
4. Repeals this act on January 1, 2025. (Sec. 1)
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