Bill > HB2114

This bill modifies Arizona's sexual conduct with a minor statute by changing the classification and sentencing for certain age-based scenarios. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that increases the criminal classification from a class 6 felony to a class 4 felony when a person commits sexual conduct with a minor who is at least fifteen years old, and the offender is more than 60 months (5 years) older than the victim and is over 21 years old at the time of the offense. Under this new provision, if such an offender is placed on probation, they will be required to serve one year in jail. The bill maintains existing harsh penalties for more serious cases, such as sexual conduct with minors under 15 or in cases involving a position of trust, which remain class 2 felonies with strict sentencing conditions. The law defines sexual conduct with a minor as intentionally engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with someone under 18 years of age, and the severity of the punishment varies based on the age of the victim and the specific circumstances of the offense.