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AZ SB1479
Bill
Status
1/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kirsten Engel
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AI Summary
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Amends section 13-907 to automatically restore civil rights upon final discharge for persons convicted of a felony who have not previously been convicted of another felony, provided they are current on any court-ordered victim restitution payments.
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Repeals section 13-908, eliminating the requirement for persons to file an application to restore civil rights.
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Clarifies that automatic civil rights restoration does not apply to firearm possession rights, which must be restored separately through section 13-910.
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Defines "final discharge" as completion of probation or receipt of an absolute discharge from the state department of corrections or federal bureau of prisons.
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Specifies that persons convicted under section 16-1011 (election fraud crimes) shall not be automatically restored the right to vote.
Legislative Description
Civil rights; automatic restoration
Repeal
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/1/2021