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AZ SB1053

Wildlife; firearms discharge; structures; distance

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Introduced
01/14/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending sections 13-3107, 13-3108, 17-309 and 17-340, Arizona Revised Statutes; RELATING to the taking of wildlife.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Arizona's laws regarding wildlife and firearms discharge, primarily focusing on clarifying regulations around hunting and firearm usage near occupied structures. The bill amends several sections of Arizona Revised Statutes to specify new rules about discharging firearms and archery equipment near residential buildings. Key changes include adding precise definitions for archery equipment and shotguns, and establishing specific distance requirements for discharging firearms or archery equipment near occupied farmhouses, residences, cabins, or lodges. The bill requires hunters to obtain permission from property owners before discharging firearms within one-fourth mile of an occupied structure, and introduces similar restrictions for archery equipment within one-eighth mile. Additionally, the bill reinforces state preemption laws regarding firearms regulations, preventing local municipalities from creating more restrictive firearm ordinances than state law. The modifications aim to enhance safety and provide clearer guidelines for hunters and firearm owners while maintaining consistent regulations across Arizona's jurisdictions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate final reading FAILED, voting: (14-14-2-0) (on 05/28/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81772
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 05/21/2025 JUDE As Passed House https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/530565
House ADD COW 05/07 - Floor Amend to Engrossed Bill - Kolodin https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=807648&itemId=0
HOUSE - Floor Amend to Engrossed Bill - Kolodin - passed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/530097
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 04/28/2025 House Engrossed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/529797
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1053h.htm
House COW 04/09 - Floor Amend to Bill - Marquez https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=806158&itemId=1
House COW 04/09 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kolodin https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=806158&itemId=0
HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Kolodin - passed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/529123
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/27/2025 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/528667
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/21/2025 Public Safety & Law Enforcement https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/528051
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1053s.htm
Senate COW 03/06 - Rogers flr amend (ref Bill) https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=803074&itemId=0
SENATE - Rogers flr amend (ref Bill) adopted https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/526961
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/06/2025 JUDE As Passed COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/526948
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/03/2025 JUDE https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/522932
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1053p.htm
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