brass knuckles; purchase; possession; minors
SB 1290 prohibits minors (juveniles under 18) from intentionally or knowingly purchasing or possessing brass knuckles in Arizona. The bill defines brass knuckles as devices made of hard material designed to fit over multiple hand knuckles to enhance punching power, while excluding knives defined under other law. Violating this law would be a class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $500 fine. The bill failed to pass in the Arizona legislature on March 13, 2025, and did not become law.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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The bill was reclassified from an Introduced version to a Senate Engrossed version, indicating it has been amended and approved by the Senate. The substantive changes moved the bill's legal authority from Title 8, Chapter 2 to Chapter 3 and added a specific exemption for knives. The definition of brass knuckles was expanded to include devices designed to fit over more than two knuckles, broadening the scope of prohibited items.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include devices that fit over more than two knuckles, and a new exemption was added for knives as defined in section 13-3120.
SCOPE
The bill was moved from Title 8, Chapter 2 to Chapter 3 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
A new clause was added stating that the law does not apply to knives as defined in section 13-3120.
DEFINITION
The definition of brass knuckles was changed to include devices designed to fit over more than two knuckles, rather than just two.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Amendments
2
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
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Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Kavanagh
RRepublican
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