AZ HB2607

Expands the age threshold for dangerous crimes against children from "under 15 years of age" to "under 18 years of age" throughout Arizona law, increasing penalties for offenses against older minors.

Eliminates the distinction between sexual conduct with minors aged 15-17, reclassifying all sexual conduct with minors under 18 as class 2 felonies punishable under dangerous crime against children sentencing guidelines.

Creates mandatory natural life sentences for persons convicted of child sex trafficking who have a prior conviction for child sex trafficking, with no eligibility for commutation, parole, or release.

Consolidates and simplifies child sex trafficking statutes by removing prior subsection distinctions based on victim age and replacing them with unified penalties for trafficking of any minor under 18.

Requires the Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation to align other Arizona statutes with these changes for consideration in the next legislative session.