Bill > HB2536

This bill modifies Arizona law regarding concealed weapons permits for individuals convicted of certain offenses. Specifically, the bill requires courts to inquire whether a person convicted of an offense possesses a concealed weapons permit, and if the conviction results in the person becoming a prohibited possessor or otherwise ineligible to hold such a permit, the court must take certain actions. These actions include requiring the person to surrender their permit at sentencing or submit an affidavit declaring the permit is lost. If the permit is not surrendered, the court shall order it revoked and notify the Department of Public Safety of the revocation. For individuals placed on probation who have not surrendered their permit, the probation department is tasked with locating the defendant, seizing the permit, and transferring it to the Department of Public Safety. Additionally, in cases involving orders of protection where a defendant is prohibited from possessing a firearm, the bill adds a requirement for the court to inquire about and potentially revoke the defendant's concealed weapons permit if such a permit is held. These provisions aim to ensure that individuals who are legally prohibited from possessing firearms do not retain their concealed weapons permits.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82358