aggravated assault; utility workers
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona law to increase the severity of assault charges when a person commits assault against certain individuals, particularly those in public safety roles like utility workers, first responders, law enforcement, and prosecutors. It establishes a new aggravated assault classification for assaults involving serious injury, the use of deadly weapons, or specific circumstances involving these protected individuals. The bill also adjusts penalties for convictions, including longer sentences for assaults on peace officers and prosecutors, and introduces a delayed effective date for some provisions.
Key provisions
- Increases the definition of aggravated assault to include assaults causing serious physical injury, using deadly weapons, or employing force that causes disfigurement or impairment.
- Specifically targets assaults against utility workers, first responders, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other public safety personnel.
- Establishes enhanced penalties, including longer prison sentences, for aggravated assault convictions involving these protected groups.
- Introduces a delayed effective date for certain provisions, pushing the changes to December 31, 2032.
- Clarifies definitions related to ‘health care worker’ and ‘first responder’ to encompass a broader range of individuals.
- Addresses the taking or control of firearms from first responders.
- Modifies penalties for aggravated assault on peace officers and law enforcement employees.
- Creates a class 2 felony for aggravated assault against a peace officer if the assault results in physical injury.
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