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AZ SB1420

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

AI Summary

  • Automatically restores voting rights upon completion of probation for persons convicted of two or more felonies, rather than requiring judicial discretion (amends § 13-905).

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • Makes voting rights restoration automatic in applicable cases while maintaining existing restrictions on firearm possession rights based on offense type and timing.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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