Bill > SB1077

This bill amends existing Arizona law to create a new crime related to the unlawful use of interactive computer services for prostitution and to enhance penalties for certain dangerous crimes against children. Specifically, it adds a new section to the Arizona Revised Statutes that defines "unlawful use of interactive computer service" as knowingly controlling, managing, or owning such a service to facilitate, promote, or solicit prostitution, child sex trafficking, or pandering involving minors. The bill classifies this offense as a felony, with penalties increasing if the perpetrator has direct knowledge of child sex trafficking involving a minor under fifteen years of age or if they knowingly expose sexual material harmful to minors without proper age verification. The bill also makes it a violation to receive or solicit any benefit, including service fees, for these activities, and clarifies that it is not a defense if the person does not know the minor's age or if they are acting as a law enforcement officer. Furthermore, the bill integrates this new offense into the sentencing guidelines for dangerous crimes against children, specifically adding it as a category within the first-degree dangerous crimes against children, which can lead to significant prison sentences, including life imprisonment for repeat offenders or those involving younger victims. Important terms defined include "interactive computer service," "information content provider," and "agent," all related to entities or individuals providing online services.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83712