ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

House: JUD DP 6-3-0-1

HB 2840: misconduct involving weapons; school grounds

Sponsor:  Representative Parker, LD 16

Caucus & COW

Overview

Modifies the offense of misconduct involving a weapon on school grounds.

History

Misconduct involving a weapon by knowingly possessing a deadly weapon on school grounds is a class 1 misdemeanor unless certain exceptions apply as outlined below:

1)   A firearm that is not loaded and that is carried within a means of transportation under the control of an adult, provided that if the adult leaves the vehicle that the vehicle remains locked and the firearm is not visible;

2)   A firearm for use on the school grounds in a program approved by a school; and

3)   A firearm by a person who is authorized to carry a concealed firearm according to the law enforcement safety act of 2004 (A.R.S. § 13-3102).

Provisions

1.   States a person does not commit misconduct involving weapons by knowingly possessing a deadly weapon on school grounds if the firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, is carried within a means of transportation under the control of an adult and if the adult leaves the vehicle, that the vehicle remains locked and the firearm is not visible. (Sec. 1)☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

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