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AZ SB1049
Bill
Status
1/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Edward Ableser
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3102 to expand the definition of "school" to include postsecondary educational institutions (colleges and universities).
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Makes possessing a deadly weapon on postsecondary educational institution grounds a class 6 felony instead of a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Applies existing prohibitions on carrying weapons at school grounds to postsecondary institutions, with the same exceptions for lawful activities and authorized personnel.
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Clarifies that the enhanced felony penalty for weapon possession at schools applies when violations occur at postsecondary educational institutions or in connection with specific violent offenses.
Legislative Description
Firearms; prohibition; postsecondary institutions
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
1/17/2013