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AZ HB2825
Bill
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Seth Blattman
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 13-907 and 13-908 to automatically restore voting rights upon final discharge (completion of probation or absolute discharge from prison) for individuals convicted of felonies.
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Voting rights restoration occurs automatically and does not require a separate application or court hearing, unlike other civil rights that may require discretionary restoration.
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Defines "final discharge" as completion of probation or receipt of absolute discharge from the state department of corrections, another state's prison, or federal bureau of prisons.
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Maintains existing restrictions on firearm rights restoration for individuals convicted of dangerous offenses under section 13-704 or serious offenses under section 13-706, regardless of voting rights restoration.
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Applies to persons convicted in Arizona as well as those convicted in other states or federal courts who now reside in Arizona.
Legislative Description
Voting rights; restoration.
Restoration
Last Action
House read second time
2/12/2024