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AZ SB1291

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Steve Smith

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-3108 to add enforcement mechanisms and penalties for political subdivisions that violate state firearm preemption laws.

  • Establishes that any ordinance, regulation, tax or rule enacted by a political subdivision in violation of firearm preemption is invalid and subject to permanent injunction.

  • Allows courts to assess civil penalties up to $50,000 against political subdivisions that knowingly and willfully violate the section, and permits termination of officials who knowingly violate it.

  • Provides private right of action for persons or organizations adversely affected by violations, allowing them to sue for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, actual damages (up to $100,000), and reasonable attorney fees and costs if they prevail.

  • Clarifies that "political subdivision" includes entities acting under police power, proprietary capacity, or any other capacity.

Legislative Description

Firearms; state preemption; penalties

Last Action

Transmit to Senate

4/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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