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Introduced
01/20/2026
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)
Nancy Gutierrez (D)*,
Anna Abeytia (D),
Lorena Austin (D),
Seth Blattman (D),
Junelle Cavero (D),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Patty Contreras (D),
Quantá Crews (D),
Oscar De Los Santos (D),
Brian Garcia (D),
Alma Hernandez (D),
Sarah Liguori (D),
Chris Mathis (D),
Stephanie Simacek (D),
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D),
Stacey Travers (D),
Betty Villegas (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84400 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2578p.htm |
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