HB2205

Criminal damage; trespassing; critical facilities

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

Arizona HB2205 amends criminal penalties for aggravated criminal damage, increasing fines and penalties for damaging critical facilities and property.

Arizona HB2205 amends section 13-1604 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to enhance penalties for aggravated criminal damage. The bill specifies that defacing or damaging buildings, structures, or property used for worship, schools, cemeteries, or utility infrastructure is a class 4 felony. Damaging property valued between $1,500 and $10,000 is a class 5 felony, while damage over $10,000 is a class 4 felony. The bill also includes costs such as repair, loss of utility service, and labor in determining the amount of damage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 0–0 · Feb 24
Current
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Mar 11

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

Feb 9

1:00 PM

House Rules

History

Mar 16

Senate

Senate JUDE Committee action: Withdrawn, voting: (0-0-0-0)

Mar 3

Senate

Senate read second time

Mar 2

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time