AZ HB2653

Repeals Arizona's death penalty and replaces all death sentences with sentences of natural life imprisonment without possibility of commutation, parole, or release.

Converts existing death sentences imposed before the bill's effective date to natural life sentences through court remand procedures.

Removes death penalty provisions from criminal statutes including sections on first degree murder (13-1105), sentencing procedures (13-751), and appeals jurisdiction (12-120.21, 13-4031).

Eliminates the state capital postconviction public defender office and related death penalty procedures, redirecting resources to general public defender training and services.

Amends statutes governing bail, extradition, jury trials, and other criminal procedures to remove references to capital offenses and death sentences while maintaining life imprisonment penalties.