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AZ SB1123

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-2911 to allow persons with valid concealed carry permits to possess concealed weapons on university, college, and community college property, prohibiting governing boards from enacting rules that prohibit such possession.

  • Permits the lawful possession or carrying of deadly weapons on public rights-of-way by any person or within a person's means of transportation, regardless of educational institution policies.

  • Clarifies that interference with or disruption of an educational institution through threats is a class 6 felony, while unlawful entry or refusal to obey lawful orders to leave is a class 1 misdemeanor.

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing educational institutions to adopt rules for maintaining public order, but adds exceptions for concealed carry permit holders and lawful firearm possession on public rights-of-way.

  • Preserves the authority of educational institutions to discharge employees or expel students for rule violations and does not apply to private educational institutions.

Legislative Description

Disruption; educational institution; concealed weapon

Criminal Code - Title 13

Last Action

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

1/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/11/2022
Judiciary1/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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