ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2216: prohibited firearm tracking; classification

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20

BILL STATUS: Judiciary & Public Safety

Abstract

Relating to firearm tracking technology.

Provisions

1) Makes it a Class 6 felony (up to 1 year / $150,000 plus surcharges) to require a person to:

a) Use or be subject to electronic firearm tracking technology; or

b) Disclose any identifiable information about either the person or the person's firearm for use with electronic firearm tracking technology. (Sec 1)

2) Provides exemptions for:

a) A law enforcement officer with a search warrant who uses electronic firearm tracking technology to locate a person or firearm that is the subject of a criminal investigation; and

b) The owner of the firearm with written consent. (Sec 1)

3) Defines electronic firearm tracking technology as a platform, system or device or group of systems or devices that:

a) Uses a shared or distributed ledger, block chain or similar technology or database to store information;

i) May be centralized or decentralized.

b) Is not owned or controlled by a single person or entity; and

c) Is used to locate or control the use of a firearm. (Sec 1)

Current Law

A.R.S. § 13-3101(A)(4) defines a firearm as any loaded or unloaded handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other weapon that will expel, is designed to expel or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. A permanently inoperable firearm is not included.

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2216

First Regular Session                    Version 1: Judiciary & Public Safety

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