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AZ HB2167
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Quang Nguyen
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AI Summary
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Creates new offense of "drug trafficking homicide" as a class 1 felony when transfer of a dangerous drug or narcotic drug causes another person's death and the sale was a contributing cause.
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Establishes sentencing for drug trafficking homicide at 10-16-25 calendar years (minimum-presumptive-maximum), with enhanced sentencing of 15-20-29 years for repeat offenders with prior drug trafficking homicide or class 2-3 dangerous offense convictions.
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Designates drug trafficking homicide as a dangerous crime against children when victim is under 15 years of age, subjecting it to sentencing provisions under section 13-705.
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Amends existing sentencing statutes to include drug trafficking homicide in definitions of serious offenses and violent or aggravated felonies for purposes of enhanced sentencing with prior convictions.
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Short title references the "Ashley Dunn Act."
Legislative Description
Drug offenses; homicide; sentencing
Sentencing
Last Action
House JUD Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (2-5-1-0-0-0)
2/1/2023