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AZ SB1802
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sally Gonzales
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AI Summary
- Allows defendants sentenced to more than 25 years for offenses committed while under age 18 to petition for a sentence reduction hearing after serving a specified number of years (exact threshold left blank in bill)
- Creates a presumption that eligible defendants will receive sentence reductions unless the court finds they pose a threat to public safety
- Requires courts to consider mitigating factors including the defendant's age at offense, rehabilitation efforts, maturity demonstrated, history of abuse or trauma, and role of adults in the offense
- Mandates appointment of counsel for defendants at resentencing hearings, with hearings to occur within 90 days of filing and rulings issued within 30 days
- Prohibits resentencing to natural life or indefinite terms, allows sentences below statutory minimums, and permits courts to require completion of prerelease programming, substance abuse treatment, or education programs before release
Legislative Description
Juveniles; hearing; sentence reduction
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available