AZ HB2498

Creates a new class 5 felony offense of "aggravated driving on a suspended license" for individuals who violate suspended/revoked license laws and have five or more prior convictions for the same offense within the previous 84 months (7 years).

Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of four months imprisonment for aggravated driving convictions, with no suspension, probation, pardon, or early release permitted until the minimum is served.

Elevates the standard driving on suspended license offense from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 5 felony when the aggravated threshold is met.

Requires the Department of Transportation to maintain conviction records for tracking repeat offenses and determining sentencing eligibility.

Applies only to violations occurring on or after January 1, 2019, and counts multiple violations from the same incident as a single offense.