gun violence; public health crisis

HR 2005 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Arizona House of Representatives declaring gun violence a public health crisis within the state. It directly affects Arizona by formally recognizing the severity of gun-related deaths and injuries using state-specific data, including 1,265 firearm deaths in Arizona in 2020 and firearm deaths surpassing other causes as the top killer of teens aged 15-17 in 2022. The bill contains no new policies, funding, or regulatory changes - it solely makes a formal declaration based on cited statistics about gun violence impacts. This resolution does not alter laws or create new programs but aims to shift public health framing for future action.