Assigned to JUD FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, First Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1109
prohibited weapons; muffling device; repeal
Purpose
Removes a device that is designed, made or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from
the definition of prohibited weapon.
Background
Statute outlines what is considered to be a prohibited weapon and what constitutes
misconduct involving weapons. A device that is designed, made or adapted to muffle the report of
a firearm is included in the definition of a prohibited weapon. A person commits misconduct
involving weapons by knowingly manufacturing, possessing, transporting, selling or transferring
a prohibited weapon and is subject to a class 4 felony (A.R.S. § 13-3101 and 13-3102).
A class 4 felony carries a presumptive imprisonment sentence of 2.5 years, with a possible
maximum sentence of 15 years for aggravated offenses committed by a category 3 repetitive
offender (A.R.S. 13-702 and 13-703).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Removes a device that is designed, made or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the
definition of prohibited weapon.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 7, 2023
ZD/SB/sr