HB 2175
crimes; hostility towards victims; sentencing
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Bill overview
This bill amends Arizona law to increase sentencing for certain felony crimes, specifically those committed out of malice towards the victim. It adds a new section outlining special sentencing provisions when a defendant is convicted of a felony and the prosecution proves the offense was motivated by hostility towards the victim due to their group identity. The bill also modifies existing sections related to assault and criminal damage, increasing penalties for offenses where the defendant acted with hostility towards the victim based on their group affiliation. Finally, it updates provisions regarding the use of force by armed nuclear security guards at commercial nuclear facilities.
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