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AZ HB2251
Bill
Status
1/28/2014
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Establishes the stand your ground study committee consisting of 15 members including legislators, law enforcement, county attorneys, judges, criminal defense attorneys, and university faculty appointed by legislative and executive leaders.
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Directs the committee to research and report on Arizona's "stand your ground" law (not having a duty to retreat before using deadly force), including its use as a legal defense, impact on public safety, effectiveness in preventing crime, and effects on law enforcement.
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Authorizes the committee to request information from state and county agencies, hold hearings, conduct fact-finding tours, and take testimony from criminal justice system participants; state agencies must provide services and support at no cost to the committee.
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Requires the committee to submit findings and recommendations to the governor, legislative leaders, and secretary of state by December 31, 2014.
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Committee automatically repeals on September 30, 2015; members receive no compensation but are eligible for expense reimbursement.
Legislative Description
Stand your ground study committee
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
1/29/2014