State • Arizona
SB 1275: mandatory prison sentences; judicial discretion
David GowanEnacted
SB 1275 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 22, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score55/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100
Bill summary
Officialmandatory prison sentences; judicial discretion. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential adjustment to state corrections expenditures
Risks
- Uncertain fiscal impact on administrative systems
Society
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increased judicial discretion in sentencing
Risks
- Potential for disparate application of sentencing
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
Warning
Actual scope of judicial discretion changes is unknown
Limitation
Full bill text not available for review
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Where it stands
Signed by Governor
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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