The proposed bill introduces amendments to various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes, primarily focusing on issues related to firearms in the context of domestic relations and domestic violence. The bill modifies the fees associated with filing certain petitions and responses in domestic relations cases, changing the language to reflect a standardized dollar amount (e.g., changing "fifteen dollars" to "$15" and "sixty-five dollar" to "$65"). It also updates the language regarding the transfer of firearms by individuals who are prohibited possessors due to domestic violence convictions or being subject to protective orders.

Significantly, the bill outlines new procedures for the transfer of firearms by prohibited possessors, including the requirement to transfer firearms to law enforcement or federally licensed firearms dealers within a specified timeframe, and the provision of proof of transfer. It also establishes protocols for the return of firearms after the expiration of protective orders, provided the individual is no longer prohibited from possessing firearms. The bill includes provisions for the issuance of search warrants if there is probable cause to believe a person has failed to transfer a firearm as required. Additionally, the bill clarifies the language regarding the use and exclusive possession of a residence in the context of an order of protection and updates the procedures for issuing and serving orders of protection, particularly in relation to firearm possession.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-284, 13-3101, 13-3601.03, 13-3602, 12-904, 12-1809, 12-907, 12-2107, 14-3938, 12-404, 25-413, 25-412, 12-284.03, 32-1166.06, 12-2456, 36-540, 13-925, 13-3601, 13-705, 13-1102, 13-1103, 13-1104, 13-1202, 13-1203, 13-1204, 13-1303, 13-1304, 13-1406, 13-2904, 13-3102