civil terrorism; disorderly conduct; subversion
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona law to expand the definitions of civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, and subversion. Specifically, it adds new definitions for ‘animal terrorism’ and ‘ecological terrorism,’ which involve felony offenses targeting lawfully conducted animal activities or facilities. It also introduces a new offense of ‘subversion’ that focuses on actions intended to undermine government operations and potentially involve coordination with foreign governments. The bill clarifies the elements of these offenses and their potential penalties.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘animal terrorism’ and ‘ecological terrorism’ as felonies involving targeting lawfully conducted animal activities or facilities with violence or property damage.
- Creates a new offense of ‘subversion’ targeting actions intended to undermine government operations, potentially involving coordination with foreign governments.
- Expands the definition of ‘civil terrorism’ to include actions that interfere with the Bill of Rights or Article II, sections 2, 4, 5, 6 and 21, of the Arizona Constitution.
- Clarifies the elements of obstructing a highway or public thoroughfare, increasing penalties for repeat offenses and group obstructions.
- Defines critical infrastructure resources for the purpose of civil terrorism.
- Adds definitions related to computer security and related crimes.
- Updates definitions of terms such as ‘creditor,’ ‘debtor,’ ‘dealer in property,’ and ‘traffic’ within the context of extortionate extensions of credit.
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