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AZ SB1588

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gallardo

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3102 to add a new prohibition against carrying a deadly weapon in state buildings, including the house of representatives wing and senate wing of the state capitol building, unless specifically authorized by law.

  • The new prohibition is classified as a class 1 misdemeanor offense, consistent with similar weapons prohibitions in polling places and public establishments.

  • Provides exemptions to the state building weapons prohibition for peace officers, military personnel, correctional officers, and persons specifically licensed or permitted by state or federal statute.

  • Applies the same temporary custody provisions allowing law enforcement officers to take temporary possession of firearms during contacts with persons.

Legislative Description

Misconduct involving weapons; state buildings

Last Action

Referred to Senate JUD Committee

2/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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