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AZ HB2570

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Marquez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires firearms dealers in Arizona to obtain a state permit ($250 fee) in addition to their federal firearms license, with annual renewal at $200 and mandatory $1,000,000 liability insurance coverage per incident.

  • Mandates a seven-day waiting period for all firearm purchases, with sales prohibited until background check approval is received from NICS and the waiting period has elapsed.

  • Limits firearm purchases to one per person within any 30-day period, with exceptions for law enforcement, licensed collectors, and dealer-to-dealer transactions.

  • Requires dealers to implement extensive physical security measures including locked firearm storage, security barriers on doors and windows, vehicle breach barriers, 24-hour video/audio surveillance with 3-year retention, and monitored alarm systems.

  • Mandates background checks for dealer employees who handle firearms, completion of department-developed training courses for dealers and employees, and display of warning signs about firearm risks and safe storage requirements.

Legislative Description

Firearms; sales; regulation

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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