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AZ HCR2019
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Marquez
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AI Summary
- Proposes a ballot measure requiring all firearm sales and transfers in Arizona to be processed through a licensed firearms dealer who must conduct a federal background check
- Licensed dealers may charge purchasers a fee of up to $20 to cover administrative costs of facilitating private party transfers
- If a dealer cannot legally complete a transfer to the purchaser, they must conduct a background check on the original seller before returning the firearm, and if that also fails, deliver the firearm to law enforcement within 24 hours
- Exempts law enforcement, military personnel, gunsmiths performing repairs, temporary loans at shooting ranges, transfers to minors for lawful hunting/sporting with parental consent, inheritance from deceased owners, bona fide gifts between immediate family members, and antique firearms manufactured before 1898
- Violation would be classified as a class 5 felony; measure would be submitted to Arizona voters at the next general election for approval
Legislative Description
Firearm sales; transfers; background checks
Last Action
House read second time
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/22/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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