HB2669

Arizona HB2669 amends criminal liability statutes to clarify mental state requirements for offenses.

Arizona HB2669 amends section 13-202 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify the mental state requirements for criminal offenses. If a statute defines an offense with a specific mental state, that state applies to each element unless otherwise specified. If no mental state is prescribed, a knowingly state is required. An offense is considered one of strict liability only if the statute expressly states it requires no mental state. This bill aims to ensure clarity in criminal liability by defining how mental states apply to offenses.