HB 2172 — postsecondary institutions; possession; nonlethal weapons
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 53rd Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
10 added · 5 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of HB 2172 clarifies that the nonlethal weapons in question are specifically designed for personal protection consumer use. It also allows universities and community colleges to create rules regarding the use or display of these weapons in non-emergency situations. This change matters because it establishes clearer guidelines for the intended use of these weapons and gives educational institutions more authority to manage their presence on campus, potentially enhancing safety and accountability.
HB2172 - 532R - HS Ver HouseSenate Engrossed House Bill State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2172 AN ACT amending Title 15, chapter 14, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 14;
B. For the purposes of this section, "nonlethal weapon" means a weapon that is DESIGNED, MANUFACTUREd AND MARKETED FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION CONSUMER USE, IS NON-EXPLOSIVE, AND IS explicitly designed and developed to incapacitate or repel a person with a low probability of fatality or permanent injury or to disable equipment with minimal undesired damage or impact on the environment.
C. a university or community college may adopt rules and disciplinary standards if any nonlethal weapon is used or displayed in a non-emergency manner.
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The bill establishes that community colleges and universities in Arizona cannot prohibit the possession of nonlethal weapons on their campuses.
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Title 15, chapter 14
ARTICLE 14. NONLETHAL WEAPONS START_STATUTE15-1899. Nonlethal weapons; possession on campus; definition A. A community college under the jurisdiction of a community college district governing board and a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents may not prohibit the possession of a nonlethal weapon by any person who is present on the campus of the community college or university. B. For the purposes of this section, "nonlethal weapon" means a weapon that is explicitly designed and developed to incapacitate or repel a person with a low probability of fatality or permanent injury or to disable equipment with minimal undesired damage or impact on the environment.
This addition to the law allows individuals to possess nonlethal weapons on community college and university campuses in Arizona.
Action History
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house second reading
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house first reading.
Sponsors
- Warren Petersen · Cosponsor
- Travis W. Grantham · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 41 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 47% | 50% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dalessandro | — | Nay |
| Bob Worsley | — | Nay |
| David Bradley | — | Not Voting |
| Frank Pratt | — | Nay |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Judy Burges | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kate Brophy McGee | — | Nay |
| Katie Hobbs | — | Nay |
| Kimberly Yee | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Nay |
| Martin Quezada | — | Nay |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Olivia Cajero Bedford | — | Nay |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Robert Meza | — | Nay |
| Sean Bowie | — | Nay |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Farley | — | Nay |
| Steve Smith | — | Yea |
| Steve Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 33% | 63% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dalessandro | — | Nay |
| Bob Worsley | — | Nay |
| David Bradley | — | Nay |
| Frank Pratt | — | Nay |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Judy Burges | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Nay |
| Kate Brophy McGee | — | Nay |
| Katie Hobbs | — | Nay |
| Kimberly Yee | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Nay |
| Martin Quezada | — | Nay |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Olivia Cajero Bedford | — | Nay |
| Rick Gray | — | Nay |
| Robert Meza | — | Nay |
| Sean Bowie | — | Nay |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Farley | — | Nay |
| Steve Smith | — | Yea |
| Steve Yarbrough | — | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 26 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 37% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2172?
- HB 2172 is sponsored by Warren Petersen and Travis W. Grantham.
- What is the current status of HB 2172?
- This bill died with 53rd Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2172?
- Track HB 2172 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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