SB 1231 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

firearms; mandatory destruction; criminal offenses

This bill requires courts to destroy firearms forfeited after certain felony convictions involving firearm use, rather than allowing sale. It directly affects individuals convicted of specific firearm-related offenses, such as using a gun in a violent crime under Arizona law. The key provision mandates destruction unless the victim (or their family if the victim is deceased) chooses to have the firearm sold. This changes existing rules by prioritizing destruction over sale for firearms, while maintaining the option for victims' families to request a sale.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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