Overview
HB 2212 would prohibit community associations from spending any association funds on organizations that engage in lobbying or attempt to influence elections, regardless of what the governing documents allow. From an operational standpoint, the board and management would need to immediately review all memberships, sponsorships, dues, and similar payments to confirm that recipient organizations do not engage in prohibited activities. The restriction is based on the recipient’s conduct—not the association’s intent—meaning even payments for education, training, or industry resources could be barred if the organization also lobbies.
Key Changes
- Adding A.R.S. 33-1243.01 and 33-1811.01 to prohibit community associations from spending association monies on any organization that engages in lobbying as defined by A.R.S. 41-1231 or that attempts to influence the outcome of an election as prescribed by A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 6.
Legislative Timeline
- January 20, 2026 – House Second Reading
- January 15, 2026 – Introduced; House First Reading; Assigned to House Commerce and Rules Committees
Impact
If passed into law, HB 2212 would significantly limit a community association’s ability to participate in or support industry groups that advocate on legislative or regulatory issues affecting community associations. As a result, boards and management would need to adopt stricter financial controls and diligence processes to avoid statutory violations and related governance risk.