ArizonaKnowingly lying under oath about covered veterans’ claims would be a felony
Under HB 4131, people who knowingly lie under oath about important facts in covered veterans’ claims would face a class 5 felony.
What it does
Knowingly lying under oath about an important fact in a covered veterans’ claim would be a class 5 felony, a serious crime. Spoken and written statements are covered.
Argument forRemoving extra words could make the veterans’ claims rule easier to read while keeping its stated requirements and felony penalty.
Argument againstThe shorter wording might still leave people unsure which veterans’ claims are covered, since it refers to the surrounding article.
More detail
People who knowingly lie under oath about an important fact in a covered claim would face a class 5 felony. The rule covers claims under the Arizona veterans’ services article containing section 41-607. The person must know the statement is false. The statement must concern an important fact related to the claim and must be made under oath, either orally or in writing.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 13House First Reading.Introduced
VeteransCriminal Justice