Read the 2026 Legislative Report and Scorecard
After each legislative session sine dies, Secular AZ analyzes how state lawmakers voted, which bills they wrote and sponsored, and how their actions impact the constitutional requirement of separation of church and state.
During Arizona’s 57 th Legislature, lawmakers introduced a record-breaking 2,190 bills, memorials, and resolutions. Secular AZ tracked 60 bills that would interfere with Arizonans’ right to a government free from religious influence.
In 2026, the Arizona State Legislature considered:
- 17 bills threatening LGBTQIA+ and transgender equality
- 15 bills codifying religious privilege such as controlling curricula, indoctrination in schools, vaccine exemptions, tax
- benefits, clergy abuse reporting, and more
- 14 bills attempting to restrict reproductive rights
- 5 bills threatening public health
- 3 bills based in anti-scientific mis- or disinformation
- 4 bills that directly violate the Establishment Clause and chill free speech
- 2 bills discriminating against specific religious groups
Of these bills, memorials, and resolutions:
- 36 failed in the House or Senate
- 17 passed both chambers and were vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs
- 5 passed and will be on the ballot this November
- 2 were signed into law by Governor Hobbs
The anti-secular bills passed and signed into law include:
- HB2312: Allows “patriotic” groups in schools
- HB4117: Prohibits protests or assemblies in or near places of worship or religious services.
In contrast, more than 40 bills were introduced that would have protected separation of church and state by:
- ensuring access to reproductive healthcare
- protecting LGBTQIA+ and transgender equality
- demanding accountability in the ESA/voucher program
- protecting public healthcare coverage
These bills were all introduced by Democratic lawmakers. Unfortunately , the GOP-led legislature did not allow any to progress. However , these bills indicate the potential for positive change in Arizona, should the balance in the legislature change.
These bills’ stories are told in this report, along with a scorecard ranking how your elected officials voted.