Stolen Valor: House-approved bill targets ‘fake’ military vets

Stolen Valor: House-approved bill targets ‘fake’ military vets

PHOENIX – The state House approved a measure Wednesday that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, making lying by a political candidate a crime.

House approved Stolen Valor bill targets ‘fake’ military vets

The state House approved a measure April 9 that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, make lying a crime for political candidates.  As crafted by Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, Senate Bill 1424 would make it a felony to impersonate a veteran if done “with the intent to obtain money, property or any tangible benefit.” What would run afoul of the law includes everything from saying they had served to being the recipient of any sort o…

Impersonating a veteran would be felony under Arizona measure

Approved by the Arizona House on Wednesday, SB 1424, makes anything from someone falsely saying they had served in the military to being the recipient of any sort of decoration, medal or badge that was not lawfully earned through military…

Arizona House revives bill criminalizing ‘stolen valor’ claims after Senate obstruction

Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, speaks at a March 19, 2025, press conference about his legislation to criminalize some stolen valor claims. Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona MirrorA bill to impose criminal penalties against people who falsely claim military service or honors that has become a political football once again cleared the Arizona House of Representatives, but its fate in the Senate still remains unclear.  The chamber had previ…

Lawmaker rips fellow Republican who voted no on stolen valor bill

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin cast the only vote against making fake military service claims a crime. He got a lecture from fellow GOP Rep. Walt Blackman.

House approved ‘Stolen Valor Act’ targets ‘fake’ military vets - Rose Law Group Reporter

By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services The state House approved a measure April 9 that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, make lying a crime for political candidates.  As crafted by Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, Senate Bill 1424 would make it a felony to impersonate a veteran if done “with the intent to obtain money, property or any tangible benefit.” What would run afoul of the law includes everything from saying they had …