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AZ HB2074

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Bolding

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Removes option for juveniles (those under 18) convicted of first degree murder to receive natural life sentences; instead limits them to life sentences with mandatory minimum periods before release eligibility (25 years if victim was 15+, 35 years if victim was under 15).

  • Maintains natural life sentences for adults (18+) convicted of first degree murder under certain circumstances when death penalty is not imposed.

  • Adds age requirement (at least 18 years old) for natural life sentences in violent sexual assault cases, limiting juvenile offenders to standard life imprisonment terms.

  • Adds age requirement (at least 18 years old) for natural life sentences in terrorism convictions; juveniles convicted of terrorism offenses receive standard life sentences instead.

  • Allows courts to choose between life and natural life sentences for first degree murder convictions when death penalty is not pursued, with specific application depending on victim age and offense circumstances.

Legislative Description

Juveniles; natural life sentence; repeal

Sentencing

Last Action

House read second time

1/10/2018

Full Bill Text

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