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AZ SB1359
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Kuby
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AI Summary
- Removes the prohibition on Arizona state agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement from destroying firearms or purchasing firearms for destruction purposes
- Adds explicit authorization for the state, agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement to destroy firearms, ammunition, and related components or accessories
- Repeals Section 13-3108(F), which previously barred facilitation of firearm destruction except under narrow exceptions related to prohibited possessors (section 13-3105) or wildlife management (section 17-240)
- Amends Section 12-945 governing unclaimed property to allow destruction of firearms as an alternative to the current requirement that agencies sell unclaimed firearms to licensed dealers
- Maintains existing requirements that political subdivisions cannot enact firearm regulations more restrictive than state law on matters such as possession, transportation, and sales
Legislative Description
Firearms; destruction by state
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/26/2026
Government Institutions1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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