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HB 2619

assault weapons; magazines; prohibition; registration

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Anna Abeytia and 6 co-sponsors

Arizona bill HB 2619 prohibits assault weapon and high-capacity magazine possession with registration requirements, significantly restricting firearms access in a historically permissive state.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2619

Legislative bill overview

HB 2619 proposes to prohibit the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in Arizona, with a registration requirement for firearms currently owned. The bill appears designed to restrict access to semi-automatic rifles meeting certain criteria and magazines exceeding a specified round capacity.

Why is this important

Assault weapon restrictions represent one of the most contentious firearms policy debates in the United States, with significant implications for constitutional rights, public safety approaches, and state-federal legal conflicts. Arizona currently has minimal state-level firearm restrictions, making this bill a substantial departure from existing law that would affect thousands of residents and retailers.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment interpretation: Opponents argue the bill violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms, particularly following recent Supreme Court decisions (New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen) that narrowed permissible restrictions
  • Definition of "assault weapons": The bill's criteria for what constitutes an assault weapon may be overly broad, unclear, or inconsistently applied, affecting firearms that function similarly to legal hunting rifles
  • Registration feasibility and enforcement: Mandatory registration raises concerns about government tracking, compliance rates, enforcement mechanisms, and whether non-compliance becomes a criminal offense affecting law-abiding owners

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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