Arizona HB2811 amends the classification of obstructing governmental operations to a class 5 felony when involving lawful arrests.

Arizona HB2811 modifies the Arizona Revised Statutes to change the classification of obstructing governmental operations. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a class 5 felony when the obstruction involves the making of a lawful arrest. This change aims to strengthen penalties for those who interfere with law enforcement during lawful arrests. The bill does not affect other forms of obstructing governmental operations, which remain classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.

Arizona HB2811 amends the classification of obstructing governmental operations to a class 5 felony when involving lawful arrests.

Arizona HB2811 modifies the Arizona Revised Statutes to change the classification of obstructing governmental operations. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a class 5 felony when the obstruction involves the making of a lawful arrest. This change aims to strengthen penalties for those who interfere with law enforcement during lawful arrests. The bill does not affect other forms of obstructing governmental operations, which remain classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.