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AZ HB2677

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Sherwood

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-first Legislature - Second Regular Session (2014)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Clarifies that all other theft classifications and penalties remain unchanged, including felony thresholds based on property value ($1,000 to $25,000+).

  • 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

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