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AZ SB1202
Bill
Status
1/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Automatically restores voting rights upon discharge from probation or absolute discharge from imprisonment for individuals convicted of felonies.
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Requires courts to inform felony defendants at sentencing that their voting rights will be automatically restored upon completion of probation or imprisonment.
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Amends sections 13-605 through 13-912 of Arizona Revised Statutes to implement automatic voting rights restoration while maintaining discretionary restoration of other civil rights.
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Preserves restrictions on firearm possession rights, which remain subject to court discretion and waiting periods based on offense severity (2-10 years depending on offense type).
Legislative Description
Voting rights; felonies; automatic restoration.
Felonies
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/29/2019