Breaking news: AZ legislature passes Omnibus Handbag Law

The law eliminates background checks and waiting period for handbag purchases, legalizes carrying concealed handbags without a permit, and permits carrying a handbag on school property.

A provision of the bill establishing mandatory handbag ownership for all Arizona residents over 18 was narrowly defeated.

At a press conference this morning following passage of the bill, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said,

This law represents a great step forward in helping the citizens of Arizona keep their homes and their families safe.

Governor Brewer is expected to sign it in time for the pre-Valentine's Day shopping weekend.