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AZ HB2578

AZ HB2578
Failure to secure weapon; minor


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending section 13-3102, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to weapons.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Christian's Law," amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3102 to add a new provision that makes it a crime to fail to secure a firearm from a minor by not taking reasonable measures to prevent the minor from accessing it. This new offense, classified as misconduct involving weapons, is a class 6 felony if the minor accesses the firearm and a class 4 felony if the minor discharges the firearm and causes death or serious physical injury to themselves or another person. The bill also includes an exception stating that this new provision does not apply if a minor has lawful possession of a firearm, as defined by section 13-3111 of Arizona Revised Statutes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

House read second time (on 01/21/2026)

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