'You don't have immunity anymore': AZ bill would beef up public agency background checks
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By The Arizona Republic
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'You don't have immunity anymore': AZ bill would beef up public agency background checks
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A proposed Arizona law with bipartisan support would waive immunity for public agencies if they fail to thoroughly background check people they hire.