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AZ SB1448
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
- Adds employees of public utilities, licensed telecommunications providers, and licensed video service providers to the list of protected workers under Arizona's aggravated assault statute
- Assaults committed against these utility workers while they are engaged in their work duties would constitute aggravated assault, a class 6 felony
- Amends two versions of Section 13-1204 of the Arizona Revised Statutes: one effective until January 1, 2033, and one effective from and after December 31, 2032
- Protected utility workers include those employed by public utilities as defined in section 44-1376, as well as telecommunications and video service provider employees
Legislative Description
Aggravated assault; utility workers
Definitions
Last Action
House RULES Committee action: constitutional and in proper form, voting: (7-0-0-1-0-0)
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/4/2026
Judiciary2/27/2026
Rules1/27/2026
Public Safety1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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