HB 2355 Summary

• Creates a new sentencing category in section 13-705 subsection D for second degree murder of minors under 15 years of age, with sentencing of 25-30-35 years (minimum-presumptive-maximum) and option for life imprisonment.

• Removes second degree murder of minors under 12 years of age from subsection C, which previously allowed it to be treated as a dangerous crime against children with alternative sentencing options.

• Amends sections 13-3409 and 13-3560 to reference the new subsection E (formerly D) for sentencing provisions related to involving minors in drug offenses and aggravated luring of minors for sexual exploitation.

• Updates multiple cross-references throughout Arizona Revised Statutes sections 31-412 and 41-1604.11 and 41-1604.13 to reflect the reorganized subsection lettering in section 13-705.

• Applies retroactively to persons convicted of second degree murder involving minors under 15 years of age as dangerous crimes against children.