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AZ SB1479

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kirsten Engel

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Repeals section 13-908, eliminating the requirement for persons to file an application to restore civil rights.

  • Clarifies that automatic civil rights restoration does not apply to firearm possession rights, which must be restored separately through section 13-910.

  • Defines "final discharge" as completion of probation or receipt of an absolute discharge from the state department of corrections or federal bureau of prisons.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2021
Judiciary1/28/2021

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