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AZ HCR2042

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Selina Bliss

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Article XXIII to the Arizona Constitution to protect children from sex trafficking.
  • Adults convicted of sex trafficking a minor child must be sentenced to natural life imprisonment with no eligibility for release of any kind.
  • Defines "sex trafficking of a minor child" as knowingly paying for sex with a minor, receiving payment for placing a minor in another person's custody intending to cause sex acts, or providing/obtaining a minor intending to cause sex acts with another person.
  • Allows the legislature to implement this constitutional provision as appropriate.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Sex trafficking; minors; natural life

Sentencing

Last Action

House additional Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

3/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/29/2024
Judiciary1/29/2024

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