Arizona Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Driver's License): Arizona Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

20,010 active-duty service members
7,950 active-duty spouses
14,322 active-duty children
24,613 National Guard and reserve members
10,613 National Guard and reserve spouses
17,052 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Kelli May Douglas

Pacific Southwest Regional Liaison

Pacific Southwest Region

AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV, UT

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Ms. Douglas became Southwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as regional school liaison for Marine Corps Installations West. Ms. Douglas also served as an elementary school teacher in several states and in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, advocating for special needs education.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities7/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

02/09/2023HB 2049

04/18/2023

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Arizona governor signed legislation enacting the Cosmetology Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

01/15/2024HB 2280

01/22/2024SB 1173

04/01/2024

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Governor approved Arizona joining the Counseling Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

05/17/2016

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact in Arizona.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/31/2022SB 1468

02/24/2022SB 1468

04/06/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact in Arizona.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/17/2016

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts Physical Therapy Licensure Compact in Arizona.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

05/17/2016

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Enacts Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact in Arizona.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

06/12/2024SB 1036

02/19/2024SB 1036

06/21/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

This bill enacts the Social Work Licensure Compact in Arizona.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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10/26/2021

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

On October 26, 2021, the Defense-State Liaison Office confirmed with the state that the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) outreaches to the relevant military base to report allegations of abuse or neglect involving military Service members. DCS also maintains MOUs with the military bases in Arizona, which cover specific protocols regarding the handling of allegations of child abuse or neglect on and off the military installation.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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02/17/2022HB 2649

03/17/2022HB 2649

03/24/2022

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

This bill adds the Yuma Proving Ground to the list of lands in which concurrent criminal jurisdiction exists between the United States and Arizona; specifies that concurrent criminal jurisdiction is only effective after a memorandum of understanding has been completed with the appropriate county sheriffs.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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04/02/2024

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

This bill added the children of members of the armed forces on active duty or killed in action to the open enrollment preference categories for charter and local education agencies.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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03/08/2023HB 2670

03/20/2023HB 2670

08/01/2023

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Adds the Space Force to the definition of "Armed forces of the United States" within the Arizona Revised Statutes.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Arizona allows online renewal of Driver's Licenses for all eligible applicants. An in-person visit is required for an updated photo and eye exam every twelve years.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Arizona allows mail-in and online renewal of vehicle registrations for all applicants.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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