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AZ HB2607

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Fernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Adds a new prohibition to Arizona's misconduct involving weapons statute making it unlawful to store a firearm without using a lock and key, combination lock on the trigger, or placing the firearm in a securely locked box or container.

  • Classifies the new firearm storage violation as a class 1 misdemeanor offense.

  • Applies to the same defenses and exemptions as other misconduct involving weapons provisions, including exemptions for peace officers, military personnel, and other authorized individuals.

  • Makes violation of the firearm storage requirement punishable the same as violations involving carrying concealed deadly weapons without proper authorization or failing to disclose possession to law enforcement.

Legislative Description

Misconduct involving weapons; firearm storage

Last Action

Introduced in House and read first time

5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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