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AZ SB1412
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Kuby
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3601 to modify the definition and procedures related to domestic violence offenses.
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Expands the list of offenses that constitute domestic violence to include additional criminal statutes related to assault, threats, and harassment.
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Requires peace officers responding to domestic violence calls to conduct child welfare checks when minors are present to determine if the child is safe or may be a victim of abuse.
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Maintains existing provisions regarding firearm seizure, victim notification, arrest procedures, and court orders for protection in domestic violence cases.
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Requires courts to consider that a victim was pregnant at the time of the offense during sentencing and permits sentence increases of up to two years for felony offenses against pregnant victims.
Legislative Description
Domestic violence; definition; animal abuse
Domestic Violence
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/4/2025