sexual offenses; definition; defenses
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HB 2283 — sexual offenses; definition; defenses
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2018. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
25 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to HB 2283 clarify definitions related to inappropriate contact and outline specific exceptions for caretaking situations and interactions with minors or vulnerable adults. These changes are important because they help differentiate between harmful conduct and necessary, benign actions taken in caregiving contexts. Additionally, the bill specifies conditions under which a defendant can argue they were not motivated by sexual interest, particularly in cases involving minors under fifteen. This aims to make the law clearer and more protective, ensuring that non-offensive interactions are not wrongly prosecuted.
HB2283Chapter 0266 - 532R - S Ver of HB2283 Senate Engrossed House Bill State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER HOUSE BILL 2283 AN ACT amending sections 13‑1401, 13‑1407 and 13‑3560, Arizona Revised Statutes;
END_STATUTE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 25, 2018.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 25, 2018.
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Action History
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signed by governor
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transmit to house
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passed
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senate second reading
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senate first reading
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transmit to senate
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house second reading
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house first reading.
Sponsors
- Anthony T. Kern · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 46 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dalessandro | — | Yea |
| Bob Worsley | — | Yea |
| David Bradley | — | Yea |
| Frank Pratt | — | Yea |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Yea |
| Judy Burges | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kate Brophy McGee | — | Yea |
| Katie Hobbs | — | Not Voting |
| Kimberly Yee | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Yea |
| Martin Quezada | — | Not Voting |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Olivia Cajero Bedford | — | Yea |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Robert Meza | — | Yea |
| Sean Bowie | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Farley | — | Yea |
| Steve Smith | — | Yea |
| Steve Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2283?
- HB 2283 is sponsored by Anthony T. Kern.
- What is the current status of HB 2283?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2018. Enacted.
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