AZ SB1249

Repeals Arizona's death penalty by eliminating all capital sentencing procedures and replacing them with natural life imprisonment sentences.

Modifies first degree murder sentencing to impose life or natural life imprisonment instead of death, with natural life meaning no eligibility for commutation, parole, work furlough, or any release.

Repeals sections 13-752 through 13-759 (capital sentencing procedures) and related capital case appeal and postconviction relief provisions.

Changes court of appeals jurisdiction to allow appeal of all criminal cases previously excluded due to death sentences, making capital cases appealable like other criminal matters.

Updates sentencing statutes and procedures throughout the criminal code to remove all references to death penalty and capital offense designations.