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AZ SB1269

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Bradley

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Requires all firearm sales and transfers between non-dealers to be processed through a licensed firearms dealer who must conduct background checks under federal law, with dealers permitted to charge up to $20 for facilitation services.

  • Expands the definition of "prohibited possessor" to include persons subject to domestic violence protection orders that prohibit firearm possession and were issued after a hearing where the person received notice and opportunity to participate.

  • Mandates judicial officers consider evidence of danger to community safety, including domestic violence risk assessments, when determining bail conditions, and requires prohibition of dangerous weapons as a mandatory condition for those charged with felony domestic violence or chapter 14/35.1 violations.

  • Establishes regulations for firearm shows requiring operators to post signage about background check requirements, notify exhibitors, and provide access to licensed dealers to conduct national instant criminal background checks.

  • Imposes criminal and civil penalties: class 5 felony for unlawful firearm sales/transfers; class 1 misdemeanor for firearm show violations; and up to $10,000 civil penalty for other chapter violations.

Legislative Description

Firearms; background checks; release conditions

Last Action

Referred to Senate PSMT Committee

2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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