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AZ SB1420
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Automatically restores voting rights upon completion of probation for persons convicted of two or more felonies, rather than requiring judicial discretion (amends § 13-905).
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Automatically restores voting rights upon absolute discharge from imprisonment for persons convicted of two or more felonies, rather than requiring judicial discretion (amends § 13-906).
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Removes the requirement that first-time felony offenders must pay fines or restitution to automatically have civil rights restored upon completion of probation or discharge from imprisonment (amends § 13-912).
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Makes voting rights restoration automatic in applicable cases while maintaining existing restrictions on firearm possession rights based on offense type and timing.
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Updates gender-neutral language throughout the statute from "his" and "which" to "the person's" and "that."
Legislative Description
Voting rights; restoration; felonies
Criminal Code
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/1/2017