HB 2803
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: GOV DP 4-3-0-0
HB 2803: mixed hoteling; signage; requirements
Sponsor: Representative Gress, LD 4
House Engrossed
Overview
Requires a facility that engages in mixed hoteling to adhere to specified disclosure
requirements.
History
The owner or operator of a hotel in Arizona is prohibited from posting or maintaining outdoor
advertisements that falsely or fraudulently represent the establishment's rates. Violation of
this law is a class 2 misdemeanor (A.R.S. §§ 44-1505, 44-1507).
Provisions
1. Directs a homeless service provider, building supervisor and building owner that engage
in mixed hoteling to post signs over each entrance and exit to the building, in a place
clearly visible from the reception desk. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires the sign to include a specified message in red 25-point highway gothic bolded
font on a white background and on a sign that is at least 18 inches wide and 24 inches
high. (Sec. 1)
3. States the text of the sign must also be prominently posted on any website that accepts
or facilitates general public bookings for the hotel. (Sec. 1)
4. Requires all guests be provided with a printed form that clearly states the hotel is
engaging in mixed hoteling before the guest checks into the hotel. (Sec. 1)
5. Entitles any guest who objects to mixed hoteling to a full refund before checking into the
hotel. (Sec. 1)
6. Prohibits state and local monies from being used for mixed hoteling. (Sec. 1)
7. Defines homeless service provider and mixed hoteling. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note