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AZ HB2495

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Way

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Adds new sentencing enhancements for felony offenses committed against vulnerable adults as defined in Arizona law

  • Applies to defendants aged 18 or older (or tried as an adult) who knew or had reason to know the victim was a vulnerable adult

  • Increases presumptive, minimum, and maximum sentences by 3 years for class 4, 5, or 6 felonies and by 5 years for class 2 or 3 felonies

  • Eliminates eligibility for suspended sentences, probation, pardon, or early release until the imposed sentence is served or commuted

  • Covers offenses under multiple criminal code chapters including those related to assault, homicide, kidnapping, sexual offenses, theft, robbery, and organized crime

Legislative Description

Sentencing enhancements; vulnerable adults

Sentencing

Last Action

House motion to reconsider third reading

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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