Oregon Legislature Passes a Deception Bill that Prevents Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations In June, Oregon became the second state to pass a deception bill that prevents law enforcement from lying to people under the age of 18 during interrogations. The bill bans false promises of leniency and false claims about the existence …
“Eleventh-hour language” was recently added to a budget bill on the eve of the anniversary of George Floyd’s and Dion Johnson’s deaths. This would potentially give DPS (Department of Public Safety) more leverage on denying public record requests for bodycam footage on state troopers. There is worry from legal advocates and media organizations that the …
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Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona was sent a bill in May to legalize sterile needle exchange in hopes of HIV prevention and lowering health care system costs Governor Doug Ducey has been sent bills to legalize both fentanyl test strips and sterile needle exchanges which could both drastically help people with substance use disorders. The …
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Governor Doug Ducey Signs Bill to Legalize Fentanyl Test Stripes In Hopes of Preventing Overdose Deaths Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona recently signed a bill in May that was promoted by the overdose death of a legislator’s son to legalize the use of fentanyl test strips. The hope for legalizing fentanyl test strips is to …
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Before Moving Your Child to College Learn the Five Things Brad Rideout Wants You to Know About Arizona Laws Having your son or daughter leave the house for the first time to go to college can be scary but knowing some of the laws ahead of time can help prevent them from getting in trouble. …
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Arizona’s new forfeiture law passed in April will prevent innocent citizens from getting their belongings taken The forfeiture laws have been very unfair to innocent citizens until recently when the new laws were passed by Governor Doug Ducey. Before the laws allowed police officers to take your belongings if they believe they could’ve been used …
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People Worry About Rules Following 26 Social Equity Marijuana Licenses to be Given out in Arizona Some Arizona citizens are worried about the unfair draft rules announced on May 6 by the Department of Health Services (DHS) for the 26 social equity marijuana licenses being given out. The 26 social equity marijuana licenses being given …
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Arizona Governor signs bill changing current civil forfeiture laws. On May 5, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2810, which rewrote large portions of Arizona’s civil forfeiture laws. This new bill will make it more difficult for the government to keep seized property without a criminal conviction. Ducey signed the bill five days after it …
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Sports betting has made it to Arizona after the signing of a new bill and amendments to the current compact. On April 15, Governor Doug Ducey officially signed House Bill 2772 along with amendments to current gaming compacts with the state’s tribes. With the new legislation, betting on college, professional, and fantasy sports is now …
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