Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 2030 — impersonation; veteran; armed forces

Last action — Senate Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - First 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

76 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 2030 adds specific definitions and examples of impersonating a veteran, clarifying the types of fraudulent claims that are illegal, such as pretending to have served in the military or to have received certain awards. It also broadens the scope to include false claims about graduate status from military academies. These changes are significant because they provide clearer guidelines for law enforcement and help protect the integrity and honor of actual veterans by explicitly addressing various forms of impersonation.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections First Regular Session H.B.
House Engrossed impersonation;
2030 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
veteran;
2030 (Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
armed forces State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2030 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER 24, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 13-2414;
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RELATING TO OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
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[GREEN STRIKEOUT IN BRACKETS] indicates new text removed from statute or previously enacted session law.
2030 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
classification A.
classification;
A PERSON COMMITS IMPERSONATING A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IF THE PERSON KNOWINGLY PRETENDS TO BE A VETERAN AND ENGAGES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDUCT WITH THE INTENT TO INDUCE ANOTHER TO SUBMIT TO THE PERSON'S PRETENDED OFFICIAL AUTHORITY OR TO RELY ON THE PERSON'S PRETENDED OFFICIAL ACTS:
definition A.
A PERSON COMMITS IMPERSONATING A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IF THE PERSON KNOWINGLY PRETENDS TO BE A VETERAN AND ENGAGES IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDUCT WITH THE INTENT TO INDUCE ANOTHER TO SUBMIT TO THE PERSON'S PRETENDED OFFICIAL AUTHORITY OR TO DETRIMENTALLY RELY ON THE PERSON'S PRETENDED OFFICIAL ACTS:
IMPERSONATING A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, TO SECURE VOTES, CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS OR POLITICAL ADVANTAGES OR TO CLAIM VETERAN BENEFITS SUCH AS HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION OR DISABILITY COMPENSATION.
THE PERSON PRETENDS TO BE A VETERAN OF ANY BRANCH OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT HAVING SERVED IN THAT BRANCH AS AN ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBER, WARRANT OFFICER OR COMMISSIONED OFFICER.
WEARING, DISPLAYING OR CLAIMING ENTITLEMENT TO ANY AWARD IN ANY BRANCH OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
THE PERSON PRETENDS TO BE A RECIPIENT OF A DECORATION, MEDAL, BADGE OR TAB THAT WAS NOT LAWFULLY EARNED THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE.
(a) MEDAL OF HONOR.
(b) DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS.
(c) DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL.
(d) SILVER STAR MEDAL.
(e) LEGION OF MERIT.
(f) DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.
(g) BRONZE STAR MEDAL.
(h) PURPLE HEART.
(i) MERITORIOUS SILVER MEDAL.
(j) COMMENDATION MEDAL.
(k) ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL.
FALSIFYING OR ALTERING MILITARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY CERTIFICATES OF RELEASE OR DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY, OR PERSONNEL FILES.
THE PERSON PRETENDS TO HAVE GRADUATED FROM A MILITARY SCHOOL FROM WHICH THE PERSON DID NOT GRADUATE OR TO HAVE OBTAINED A RATING OR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY THAT THE PERSON DID NOT OBTAIN.
House Amendments to H.B.
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2030 4.
THE PERSON FALSELY CLAIMS ATTENDANCE AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIES OR SCHOOLS:
FALSELY WEARING, FOR PERSONAL BENEFIT, ANY COMBAT-RELATED OR SPECIAL SKILLS BADGES AND TABS NOT LAWFULLY EARNED THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE.
(a) UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY.
(b) UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY.
(c) UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
(d) UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY.
(e) UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY.
(f) UNITED STATES MARINE CORP AND UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANT MAJORS ACADEMY.
(g) UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CHIEFS COURSE.
(h) UNITED STATES NAVY SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY.
(i) ALL OTHER MILITARY BRANCH SCHOOLS THAT PRODUCE AN ADDITIONAL SKILLS IDENTIFIER QUALIFICATION, INCLUDING RANGER, SEAL, RECON OR SPECIAL FORCES.
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THE PERSON FALSELY PRETENDS TO BE A COMBAT VETERAN.
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THE PERSON FALSIFIES OR ALTERS MILITARY DOCUMENTS OR RECORDS.
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THE PERSON PRETENDS TO HAVE RECEIVED A CHARACTERIZATION OF DISCHARGE THAT THE PERSON DID NOT RECEIVE.
IT IS NOT A DEFENSE TO A PROSECUTION UNDER THIS SECTION THAT THE VETERAN THE PERSON PRETENDED TO BE DID NOT IN FACT EXIST OR THAT THE PRETENDED VETERAN DID NOT IN FACT POSSESS THE AUTHORITY CLAIMED BY THE PRETENDED VETERAN.
CERTIFIED SEPARATION DOCUMENTS FROM THE APPLICABLE UNIFORMED SERVICE OR THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORD ADMINISTRATION THAT SUPPORT THE PERSON'S CLAIMS CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION.
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BEFORE FILING A COMPLAINT OR SEEKING AN INDICTMENT, A PROSECUTING AGENCY MUST OBTAIN FROM THE APPLICABLE UNIFORMED SERVICE OR THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORD ADMINISTRATION A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE PERSON'S SEPARATION DOCUMENTS OR RECEIVE NOTICE THAT SUCH DOCUMENTS DO NOT EXIST.
IF THE PERSON IS SERVING AS A STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPAL OR DISTRICT ELECTED OFFICIAL AT THE TIME THE PERSON IS CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, THE PERSON MUST BE REMOVED FROM THAT OFFICE WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS AFTER SENTENCING.
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IF THE PERSON IS SERVING AS A STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPAL OR DISTRICT ELECTED OFFICIAL AT THE TIME OF CONVICTION, THE PERSON SHALL BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS AFTER SENTENCING.
IMPERSONATING A VETERAN IS A CLASS 4 [FELONY] [MISDEMEANOR].
THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO ACTORS OR ACTRESSES WHO PLAY A VETERAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ROLE IN A PRODUCTION INTENDED FOR ENTERTAINMENT OR TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHO SOLICIT DONATIONS OF LESS THAN $50.
IMPERSONATING A VETERAN IS A CLASS 3 [FELONY] [MISDEMEANOR] IF THE VIOLATION INVOLVED A BENEFIT WITH A VALUE OF AT LEAST $5,000 BUT LESS THAN $10,000.
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IMPERSONATING A VETERAN IS A CLASS 2 [FELONY] [MISDEMEANOR] IF THE VIOLATION INVOLVED A BENEFIT WITH A VALUE OF AT LEAST $50,000 AND THE PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE, PROBATION, PARDON OR RELEASE FROM CONFINEMENT ON ANY BASIS EXCEPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-233, SUBSECTION A OR B UNTIL THE SENTENCE IMPOSED BY THE COURT HAS BEEN SERVED, THE PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-1604.07 OR THE SENTENCE IS COMMUTED.
IMPERSONATING A VETERAN IS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR.
IMPERSONATING A VETERAN IS A CLASS 6 FELONY IF THE BENEFIT OBTAINED HAS A VALUE OF AT LEAST $500 BUT LESS THAN $5,000.
IMPERSONATING A VETERAN IS A CLASS 5 FELONY IF THE BENEFIT OBTAINED HAS A VALUE OF AT LEAST $5,000 BUT LESS THAN $10,000.
IMPERSONATING A VETERAN IS A CLASS 4 FELONY IF THE BENEFIT OBTAINED IS AT LEAST $10,000 OR IF THE PERSON IMPERSONATES A VETERAN IN FURTHERANCE OF A CAMPAIGN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE.
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "COMBAT VETERAN" MEANS A CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES WHO SERVED IN A LOCATION WHERE THE RECEIPT OF IMMINENT DANGER PAY OR HOSTILE FIRE PAY WAS AUTHORIZED.
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Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading

  2. Senate First Reading

  3. Transmit to Senate

  4. PASSED

  5. DPA

  6. DPA

  7. House Second Reading

  8. House First Reading.

  9. Prefiled.

Sponsors

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 26001
Republican 32001
Total 58002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Not Voting
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2030?
HB 2030 is sponsored by Walt Blackman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2030?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First 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.
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