SB1198 is a bill that seeks to amend Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the possession of weapons on educational institution property. The bill prohibits governing boards of universities, colleges, or community colleges from enacting or enforcing any policies or rules that prevent individuals with a valid concealed weapon permit from possessing a concealed weapon on the property of the educational institution. Additionally, it ensures that the lawful transportation or storage of a firearm cannot be prohibited by these governing boards.

The bill makes technical and conforming changes to the current law, which requires educational institutions to adopt rules for maintaining public order on their properties and to provide a program for enforcing these rules. The current law also allows for penalties, including the ejection of violators from the property and disciplinary actions such as suspension or expulsion. The proposed bill would override these rules specifically in relation to the possession of concealed weapons by permit holders and the transportation or storage of firearms. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2911
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-2911