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HB4131 • 2026

technical correction; veterans

HB4131 - technical correction; veterans

Crime
Passed Legislature

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Sponsor
Walt Blackman
Last action
Official status
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Technical Fix for Veterans' Laws

This bill amends one section of Arizona's laws regarding false statements made by individuals when filing claims with the Department of Veterans' Services.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends part of the Arizona Revised Statutes to ensure that making a false statement under oath, either orally or in writing, about important facts related to veterans' claims is classified as a class 5 felony.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who file claims with the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
  • Anyone who might make false statements under oath when filing a claim for veteran benefits

Terms To Know

Class 5 felony
A serious crime that can lead to significant jail time and fines.
Veterans' claims
Requests made by veterans for benefits or services from the government.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only changes one specific part of Arizona's laws about false statements in relation to veterans' claims.
  • It does not create new programs or increase funding for veteran services.

Bill History

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Official Summary Text

HB4131 - technical correction; veterans

Current Bill Text

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HB4131 - 572R - I Ver

REFERENCE TITLE:
technical correction; veterans

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 4131

Introduced by

Representative
Blackman

AN
ACT

amending section 41-607, Arizona
Revised Statutes; relating to the department of veterans' services.

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Section 41-607, Arizona Revised
Statutes, is amended to read:

START_STATUTE
41-607.

Violation; classification

A person who knowingly makes a false statement under oath,
orally or written, of a material fact relating to any claim under
the provisions of
this article is guilty of a class 5 felony.
END_STATUTE