ArizonaBill would make threatening use of fake explosives a felony
A person who intentionally places or sends a convincing fake explosive device to frighten, threaten, or harass someone would face a class 5 felony.
What it does
Intentionally placing or sending a convincing fake explosive device to frighten, threaten, or harass someone would be a class 5 felony. An inert display device without a conspicuous notice can count as evidence of intent.
Argument forThe rule could deter people from using convincing fake explosives to frighten or threaten others by making that intentional conduct a felony.
Argument againstA collector could face a felony risk if an inert display device lacks the required notice, since that absence counts as evidence of intent to threaten or harass.
More detail
A person would commit a class 5 felony by intentionally placing or sending a convincing fake explosive device to terrify, intimidate, threaten, or harass someone. The device must look like a listed prohibited weapon closely enough that a reasonable person would believe it is one. If an inert device is sent or placed without a conspicuous written notice saying it has been rendered inert and is held for a collection, display, or similar purpose, that absence is evidence of intent; it does not by itself establish guilt.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 19Vetoed by Governor Katie HobbsLatest
- Jun 12Transmit to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 11Transmit to Senate
- Vote recorded Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 11PASSEDPassed House
- Mar 16House Placed on Consent Calendar
- Mar 11DPMinor
- Mar 3House Second ReadingMinor
- Mar 2House First Reading.Minor
- Feb 24Transmit to House
- Vote recorded Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded do pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 24PASSEDPassed Senate
- Feb 24DPMinor
- Jan 14Senate Second ReadingMinor
- Jan 14DPMinor
- Jan 12Senate First ReadingMinor
- 2025
- Dec 19Prefiled.Introduced
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