Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed House 23 R cosponsors

HCR 2042 — sex trafficking; minors; natural life

Last action — DPA

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HCR 2042 changes how individuals convicted of child sex trafficking are sentenced. The new version establishes that anyone found guilty of this crime will receive a sentence of natural life in prison, with no possibility of release. This change is significant because it aims to impose stricter penalties on offenders, reflecting a stronger commitment to protecting children from such serious crimes.

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HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENT EXPLANATION Bill Number:
House Engrossed sex trafficking;
HCR2042 Bliss Floor Amendment 1.
minors;
Changes the definition of child sex trafficking for purposes of the section and adds a new definition for sex.
natural life State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2042 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENACTING AND ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE PEOPLE OF A MEASURE RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Amendment explanation prepared by Justin Larson Phone Number (602) 926-3148 ls 2/20/2024
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2042 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:
1.
Under the power of the referendum, as vested in the Legislature, the following measure, relating to sentencing, is enacted to become valid as a law if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:
AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 13-720;
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
Title 13, chapter 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 13-720, to read:
13-720.
Child sex trafficking;
felony;
natural life;
sentencing NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, IF A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF A CLASS 2 FELONY FOR CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING PURSUANT TO SECTION 13-3212, THE PERSON SHALL BE SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT IN THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR NATURAL LIFE.
A PERSON WHO IS SENTENCED TO NATURAL LIFE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY FORM OF RELEASE.
2.
The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article IV, part 1, section 1, Constitution of Arizona.
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Action History

  1. DPA

  2. PASSED

  3. DPA

  4. PASSED

  5. DPA

  6. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  7. DP

  8. House Second Reading

  9. House First Reading.

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Co-sponsors (29)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 2042?
HCR 2042 is sponsored by Justin Wilmeth (Republican), Julie Willoughby (Republican), Beverly Pingerelli (Republican), Michele Peña (Republican), Kevin Payne (Republican), Austin Smith, Quang H Nguyen (Republican), Steve Montenegro (Republican), Teresa Martinez (Republican), David Livingston (Republican), Rachel Keshel (Republican), Laurin Hendrix (Republican), Gail Griffin (Republican), Matt Gress (Republican), John Gillette (Republican), Timothy "Tim" Dunn (Republican), Lupe Diaz (Republican), Neal Carter (Republican), Michael Carbone (Republican), Leo Biasiucci (Republican), Selina Bliss (Republican), Joseph Chaplik (Republican), Ralph Heap (Republican), David Marshall, Sr. (Republican), David L. Cook, Travis W. Grantham, Cory McGarr, Barbara Parker, Jacqueline Parker, and Ben Toma.
What is the current status of HCR 2042?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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