AZ HB2664

Modifies self-defense laws in section 13-404 to change the provocation standard from "provoked" to "knowingly engaged in conduct that was reasonably likely to provoke" the other's use of unlawful physical force.

Amends section 13-405 to remove the "duty to retreat" language and instead requires that a person can only use deadly force if they know retreating would allow them to avoid the necessity of using deadly force with complete safety.

Updates section 13-411 regarding justification to use force in crime prevention by requiring that use of deadly force be justified pursuant to sections 13-405 or 13-406, removing language stating there is no duty to retreat.

Revises section 13-419 to expand the presumption of reasonable belief in necessity of force to include situations where a person unlawfully or forcefully enters any place where a person has a right to be, not just residential structures or occupied vehicles.

Repeals section 13-421, Arizona Revised Statutes, which dealt with related justification provisions.