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AZ HB2647
Bill
Status
2/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Ash
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AI Summary
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Modifies section 13-3553 to separate recording/filming/photographing sexual exploitation of minors (paragraph 1) from transporting/receiving/possessing such depictions (paragraph 2), with different classification schemes for each.
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Creates a "personal use" exception for paragraph 2 violations, reducing the felony classification from class 2 to class 6 when the offense involves multiple depictions on the same occasion solely for personal viewing.
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Defines "personal use" as transporting, receiving, purchasing, electronically transmitting, possessing or duplicating visual depictions of child sexual exploitation exclusively for the person's own viewing.
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Restores class 2 felony status for personal use violations if the offender was previously convicted of a sex offense requiring registration under section 13-3821.
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Establishes a disproportionality review process through the board of executive clemency for inmates sentenced under the original section 13-3553 to determine if sentences are clearly excessive, with reviews to be completed by December 31, 2012.
Legislative Description
Sexual exploitation; children; classification
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
2/15/2011