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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
06/17/2025
06/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)
Bill Summary
An Act amending title 13, chapter 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 13-721; amending title 13, chapter 38, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 15; amending title 41, chapter 12, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1735; relating to criminal investigation.
AI Summary
This bill addresses transnational repression by introducing three key provisions: First, it establishes a sentencing enhancement for foreign government or foreign terrorist organization agents who commit specific crimes like stalking, threatening, or harassment while coercing individuals to act against their will, leave the United States, or restrict their protected conduct (such as free speech, religious practice, or peaceful assembly). Second, the bill makes it unlawful for foreign government or terrorist organization agents to conduct law enforcement activities without approval from federal or state agencies, classifying such actions as a class 2 felony. Third, the bill requires the Arizona department to establish a transnational repression recognition and response training program for law enforcement, which will provide specialized training on identifying transnational repression tactics, understanding which governments most frequently use these tactics, and developing best practices for prevention and response. The training program is required to be updated annually and cannot include training that promotes targeting individuals based on political or religious beliefs. The bill aims to protect individuals from foreign interference and intimidation by providing legal mechanisms and training to recognize and counter transnational repression activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Quang Nguyen (R)*,
Leo Biasiucci (R),
Selina Bliss (R),
Pamela Carter (R),
Nick Kupper (R),
Chris Lopez (R),
Teresa Martinez (R),
Steve Montenegro (R),
Khyl Powell (R),
Tony Rivero (R),
Last Action
Chapter 224 (on 06/25/2025)
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