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AZ SB1157

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Automatically restores voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies upon completion of probation (Section 13-905) or absolute discharge from imprisonment (Section 13-906), rather than requiring discretionary court approval.

  • Maintains restrictions on firearm possession rights: 10-year waiting period for serious offenses and 2-year waiting period for other felonies; dangerous offenses remain permanently ineligible.

  • Applies automatic civil rights restoration to first-time felony offenders who complete probation or receive absolute discharge, with exceptions for weapons possession rights.

  • Updates statutory language for gender-neutral terminology throughout civil rights restoration provisions.

  • Clarifies that voting rights restoration is automatic and not subject to judge discretion, while other civil rights remain subject to court determination.

Legislative Description

Voting rights; restoration; felonies

Last Action

Referred to Senate GOV Committee

1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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