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AZ SB1300

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona law on interference with or disruption of educational institutions (A.R.S. § 13-2911) to add protections for concealed weapon possession by permit holders.

  • Prohibits governing boards of universities, colleges, and community colleges from adopting policies that ban possession of concealed weapons by persons with a valid permit issued or recognized under A.R.S. § 13-3112 or firearm transportation/storage under A.R.S. § 12-781.

  • Prohibits educational institution governing boards from adopting policies that ban lawful possession or carrying of deadly weapons on public rights-of-way or within a person's means of transportation.

  • Maintains existing penalties: Class 6 felony for threatening conduct or damage, and Class 1 misdemeanor for unauthorized entry/remaining on property or refusing lawful orders to leave.

  • Clarifies that approved gun safety programs on school campuses and rules for private educational institutions are not affected by these provisions.

Legislative Description

Disruption; educational institution; concealed weapon

Definitions

Last Action

House read second time

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2023
Judiciary3/3/2023
Rules1/30/2023
Military Affairs and Public Safety1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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