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This bill modifies Arizona's aggravated assault statute by adding several key provisions related to accomplices and expanding definitions of protected classes. Specifically, the bill creates a new category of aggravated assault (paragraph 12) that applies when an assault is committed with the aid of two or more accomplices against a single person and results in physical injury. The bill also expands the definition of protected individuals to include new categories such as law enforcement agency employees, public transit employees, airport employees, and railway workers. Additionally, the bill adds new definitions for "cognitive disability" and "developmental disability" and introduces enhanced sentencing provisions for assaults on peace officers, including an additional two-year sentence if certain conditions are met. The bill applies to two different time periods: until January 1, 2033, and beginning after December 31, 2032, with nearly identical language in both sections. The legislation is named "Preston's Law" and appears to be aimed at providing additional protections for various public-facing workers and creating more specific legal classifications for assault scenarios involving multiple perpetrators.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82434