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AZ HB2827

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Frank Carroll

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Renames title 44, chapter 36 from "Private Firearm Transactions" to "Firearm Transactions" and reorganizes article structure accordingly.

  • Prohibits government entities and financial institutions from discriminating against firearm entities (manufacturers, retailers, distributors, shooting ranges, and trade associations) engaged in lawful commerce of firearms, accessories, or ammunition.

  • Allows injured parties to sue for violations and recover actual damages, treble damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, reasonable attorney fees and costs.

  • Authorizes the Arizona Attorney General to file civil actions, seek declaratory judgments, injunctions, and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, with authority to request state termination of business relationships with violating financial institutions.

  • Sets a two-year statute of limitations for civil actions and defines key terms including "firearm entity," "financial institution," "discriminate," and "firearm accessory."

Legislative Description

Businesses; firearms; unlawful acts

Firearms

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2021
Judiciary2/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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