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AZ SB1676
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Payne
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AI Summary
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Makes 2018 amendments to Arizona sexual offense statutes (sections 13-1401, 13-1407, and 13-3560) apply retroactively to cases from December 31, 2004 forward
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Removes the affirmative defense that a defendant was not motivated by sexual interest in cases of sexual abuse and molestation of a child
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Excludes from the definition of "sexual contact" any touching during caretaking that an objective, reasonable person would consider normal and reasonable under the circumstances
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Applies these changes retroactively to applicable cases dating back to the 1990 effective date of Laws 1990, chapter 384, section 3
Legislative Description
Definition; defenses; sexual offenses
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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