AZ HB2690

Repeals the felony murder rule (section 13-1105, subsection A, paragraph 2) that previously allowed first degree murder convictions when a death occurred during the commission of certain felonies without requiring intent to kill or knowledge that death would occur.

Eliminates references to felony murder from sentencing provisions, making premeditated murder (section 13-1105, subsection A, paragraph 1) the primary basis for first degree murder convictions.

Allows persons currently incarcerated under the old felony murder statute to petition for resentencing, with courts crediting time already served and imposing sentences not exceeding the presumptive sentence for the underlying felony.

Preserves murder convictions based on intent to kill a law enforcement officer in the line of duty (section 13-1105, subsection A, paragraph 2 renumbered to paragraph 2) as a separate first degree murder category.

Applies the repeal retroactively to all individuals serving sentences under the felony murder statute on the effective date of the act, provided they were convicted solely under that provision.