Bill > HB2242

This bill amends sections 13-1405 and 13-1407 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which relate to sexual offenses. The key provisions are: 1. It changes the classification of sexual conduct with a minor who is at least 15 years of age from a class 6 felony to a class 4 felony, but maintains the class 2 felony classification if the person is or was in a position of trust with the victim. 2. It expands the defense of lack of knowledge of the victim's age from 24 months to 36 months for sexual conduct with a minor who is 15, 16, or 17 years old if the conduct is consensual. 3. It clarifies the existing defenses to prosecution for sexual offenses, including acts done in furtherance of lawful medical practice, emergency care, and between spouses.