AZ SB1129

Repeals Arizona's death penalty by eliminating capital sentencing procedures and replacing death sentences with natural life imprisonment without possibility of commutation, parole, or release.

Converts all existing death sentences imposed before the bill's effective date to sentences of natural life imprisonment by requiring courts to remand and resentence those cases.

Amends criminal procedure statutes to remove references to death penalty, including changes to appellate jurisdiction, bail provisions, jury requirements, and postconviction relief procedures that previously applied only to capital cases.

Establishes natural life imprisonment as the maximum penalty for first degree murder under section 13-1105, with defendants ineligible for release on any basis for the remainder of their natural life.

Repeals sections 13-752 through 13-759 containing capital sentencing procedures and repeals Title 13, Chapter 38, Article 17 (capital case procedures), along with related capital defense counsel appointment provisions.