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AZ HB2495
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Way
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AI Summary
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Adds new sentencing enhancements for felony offenses committed against vulnerable adults as defined in Arizona law
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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
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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
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Eliminates eligibility for suspended sentences, probation, pardon, or early release until the imposed sentence is served or commuted
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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