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AZ SB1123
Bill
Status
1/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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