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AZ SB1054

Bill

Status

Failed

2/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Paton

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Origin

Senate

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 13-2301 of Arizona Revised Statutes to add "animal fighting" to the definition of racketeering crimes.

  • Expands the racketeering statute to include animal fighting as an act that, if committed for financial gain, constitutes racketeering activity under Arizona law.

  • Animal fighting is now classified as a racketeering offense under subsection D.4.(xxxi), allowing prosecution under organized crime statutes.

  • This change enables prosecutors to pursue organized crime charges against individuals engaged in animal fighting operations as part of criminal syndicate activities.

Legislative Description

Racketeering crimes; animal fighting

Last Action

Senate JUD Committee action: Held

2/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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