Arizona SB1512 amends theft laws to include specific protections for vulnerable adults.

Arizona SB1512 amends the state's theft statutes to include specific protections for vulnerable adults. The bill defines "vulnerable adult" and outlines various scenarios where theft from such individuals is considered a felony. It also establishes affirmative defenses for certain transactions involving vulnerable adults and specifies the penalties for theft based on the value of the stolen property or services. The bill further defines terms such as "adequate consideration" and "position of trust and confidence" to clarify the circumstances under which theft occurs.

Arizona SB1512 amends theft laws to include specific protections for vulnerable adults.

Arizona SB1512 amends the state's theft statutes to include specific protections for vulnerable adults. The bill defines "vulnerable adult" and outlines various scenarios where theft from such individuals is considered a felony. It also establishes affirmative defenses for certain transactions involving vulnerable adults and specifies the penalties for theft based on the value of the stolen property or services. The bill further defines terms such as "adequate consideration" and "position of trust and confidence" to clarify the circumstances under which theft occurs.