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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
Arizona rangers; repeal
Purpose
Eliminates the Arizona Rangers.
Background
Initially formed by the Territory of Arizona in 1901and disbanded in 1909 and established by the Arizona Legislature in 1955, the Arizona Rangers are a noncommissioned civilian auxiliary that is available to provide law enforcement support and assistance in Arizona on the request, and under the direction, control and supervision, of established law enforcement officials or officers. The Arizona Rangers do not possess any law enforcement or investigative powers that are not provided in law for all Arizona citizens and are exempt from the statutory requirements and regulations for security guards (A.R.S. §§ 32-2606 and 41-4201).
A person who receives an honorable discharge from the Arizona Rangers after serving as a Ranger for at least six months, has lived continuously in Arizona since the discharge and has not been convicted of a felony is entitled to a pension of $650 per month until death or removal from the state (A.R.S. § 41-951).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Repeals the Arizona Rangers and related statutes, including:
a) Arizona Rangers' pensions and prescribed requirements for pension applications, certificates, protections and rights; and
b) an exception from the statutory requirements and regulations for security guards.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 2, 2026
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