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AZ HB2677
Bill
Status
2/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Sherwood
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AI Summary
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Amends section 13-1802 of Arizona Revised Statutes to increase the penalty for theft of bicycles that are a person's primary means of transportation from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony.
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The enhanced penalty applies to theft of bicycles valued at less than $1,000 when the bicycle is the person's primary means of transportation, placing it in the same felony category as theft of firearms or animals taken for fighting purposes.
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Clarifies that all other theft classifications and penalties remain unchanged, including felony thresholds based on property value ($1,000 to $25,000+).
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Defines terms used in the theft statute including "pattern of gift giving," "position of trust and confidence," and "vulnerable adult" for purposes of theft prosecutions.
Legislative Description
Theft; bicycle; increased penalty
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
2/18/2014