labor organizations; paycheck deduction; prohibition

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and text do not provide details on alternative collection methods for union dues or the extent of protection for workers' control over their paycheck deductions.

No Paycheck Deduction for Union Dues

This bill stops unions in Arizona from taking money out of workers' paychecks to cover union membership fees.

What This Bill Does

• Adds a new law that says unions cannot take money directly from employees' paychecks for union dues.

Who It Names or Affects

• Unions in Arizona
• Workers who are members of unions

Terms To Know

Labor organization

A group that represents and negotiates on behalf of workers, often called a union.

Paycheck deduction

When an employer takes money out of an employee's paycheck for something other than taxes or benefits.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify what methods unions must use to collect dues instead.
• The bill has passed the legislature but its final approval and implementation are pending.
• It does not address other types of payroll deductions, only those related to union membership fees.

Official Summary Text

HB2835 - labor organizations; paycheck deduction; prohibition

Current Bill Text

HB2835 - 572R - I Ver

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labor organizations; paycheck deduction; prohibition

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 2835

Introduced by

Representative
Carter N

AN
ACT

amending title 23, chapter 8, article 1,
arizona revised statutes, by adding section 23-1308; relating to labor
relations.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 23, chapter 8, article 1,
Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 23-1308, to read:

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23-1308.

Labor organization; paycheck deduction; prohibition

A labor organization in this state may not
deduct labor organization membership dues directly from an employee's paycheck.

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