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AZ SB1393

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lela Alston

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Creates a new felony offense for failing to secure a firearm when a minor gains access to it, requiring reasonable precautions such as locked storage or trigger locks.

  • Establishes five affirmative defenses including supervised use for hunting or sporting purposes, lawful self-defense, trespassing to obtain the firearm, agricultural use, and activities listed in section 13-3111.

  • Applies a seven-day arrest delay for family members when a minor's access to a firearm results in death or serious injury to the minor.

  • Classifies the offense as a class 6 felony, but elevates it to a class 4 felony if the minor discharges the firearm causing death or serious physical injury to any person.

  • Defines "minor" as a person under seventeen years of age and "readily dischargeable firearm" as a firearm loaded with ammunition.

Legislative Description

Unlawful securing of firearms; minors

Firearms

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/31/2024
Judiciary1/31/2024

Full Bill Text

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