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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending section 13-501, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to criminal responsibility.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arizona law regarding the sentencing of juveniles who are prosecuted as adults. Specifically, it clarifies that when a juvenile is convicted as an adult, the court has the discretion to impose a sentence less than the mandatory minimum, but is prohibited from imposing sentences of death, natural life, "de facto life" (meaning a sentence or consecutive sentences totaling 25 years or more), or life without the possibility of parole or release. This change provides judges with more flexibility in sentencing these young offenders while still maintaining certain limitations on the most severe punishments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85437 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1778p.htm |
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