firearms; state preemption; civil penalty

SB 1705 prevents Arizona cities and counties from creating stricter firearm regulations than state law. It prohibits local governments from enacting rules about firearm possession, sales, registration, or storage, and invalidates any existing local ordinance that conflicts with state law. The bill allows limited exceptions, such as minor restrictions on public firearm carrying, commercial business regulations for gun stores, and park discharge rules. It directly affects local governments and residents by limiting community-level firearm policy options. The bill was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the governor in May 2025.