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AZ HB2827
Bill
Status
2/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Frank Carroll
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AI Summary
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Renames title 44, chapter 36 from "Private Firearm Transactions" to "Firearm Transactions" and reorganizes article structure accordingly.
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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.
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Allows injured parties to sue for violations and recover actual damages, treble damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, reasonable attorney fees and costs.
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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.
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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