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AZ SB1157
Bill
Status
1/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Applies automatic civil rights restoration to first-time felony offenders who complete probation or receive absolute discharge, with exceptions for weapons possession rights.
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Updates statutory language for gender-neutral terminology throughout civil rights restoration provisions.
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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