HB 2617
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
House: MAPS DP 13-1-1-0
HB 2617: juvenile restoration of civil rights
Sponsor: Representative Hernandez A, LD 20
House Engrossed
Overview
Lowers thresholds for the juvenile restoration of firearm rights subsequent to a juvenile
felony criminal conviction.
History
Minors convicted of delinquency are restricted from applying for the right to possessing a
firearm until certain conditions are met, dependent on the type of crime. Delinquents
convicted of dangerous offenses, serious offenses, second-degree burglary or arson are
prohibited from applying until the age of 30. Delinquents convicted of any other felony offense
are prohibited from applying until two years after release (A.R.S. § 8-249).
Dangerous offenses are offenses involving the discharge, use or brandishing of a deadly
weapon or dangerous instrument or the intentional or knowing infliction of serious physical
injury on another person (A.R.S. § 13-105).
Serious offenses are any of the following: 1) First-degree murder; 2) Second-degree murder;
3) Manslaughter; 4) Aggravated assault resulting in serious physical injury or involving the
discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; 5)
Sexual assault; 6) Any dangerous crime against children; 7) Arson of an occupied structure;
8) Armed robbery; 9) First-degree burglary; 10) Kidnapping; 11) Sexual conduct with a minor
under fifteen years of age; and 12) Child sex trafficking (A.R.S. § 13-706).
Provisions
1. Lowers the age that a delinquent convicted — of dangerous offenses, serious offenses,
second-degree burglary or arson — must attain, before the restoration of the right to
possess a firearm, from 30 to 25 years old. (Sec. 1)
2. Changes the requirements for a delinquent convicted of any other felony to possess a
firearm, from two years after release, to doing any of the following:
a) Completing any court-ordered conditions;
b) Completing a term of probation; or
c) Being discharged from the Department of Juvenile Corrections. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note