Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 2611 — aggravated assault; accomplices; classification

Last action — Signed by Governor

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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 has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 12, 2025.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    4 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

318 added · 306 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 2611 clarify the definition of aggravated assault, specifically focusing on actions that impede someone’s breathing or circulation. Additionally, it emphasizes harsher penalties for assaults against first responders. These adjustments are important because they aim to enhance protections for emergency personnel and address serious physical threats more effectively. By making these distinctions, the law intends to create a tougher stance on violent conduct, which could help improve safety for those in high-risk jobs.

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*Sponsorship has changed since the bill was introduced House Engrossed aggravated assault;
*Sponsorship has changed since the bill was introduced Senate Engrossed House Bill aggravated assault;
classification State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2611 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 13-1204, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED BY 2024 PROPOSITION 311, SECTION 3;
classification State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER 172 HOUSE BILL 2611 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 13-1204, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED BY 2024 PROPOSITION 311, SECTION 3;
2611 DISABILITY OR COGNITIVE DISABILITY or because the person is seriously mentally ill, as defined in section 36-550 OR 36-551.
2611 DISABILITY OR COGNITIVE DISABILITY or because the person is seriously mentally ill, as defined in section 36-550.
IF THE PERSON IS AIDED BY TWO OR MORE ACCOMPLICES WHO AID IN COMMITTING THE ASSAULT AND THE ASSAULT IS DIRECTED AT A SINGLE PERSON.
IF THE PERSON IS AIDED BY TWO OR MORE ACCOMPLICES WHO AID IN COMMITTING THE ASSAULT, THE ASSAULT IS DIRECTED AT A SINGLE PERSON AND THE ASSAULT RESULTS IN PHYSICAL INJURY.
THE ADDITIONAL SENTENCE IMPOSED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION IS IN ADDITION TO ANY ENHANCED PUNISHMENT THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE UNDER THIS - 3 - H.B.
THE ADDITIONAL SENTENCE IMPOSED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION IS IN - 3 - H.B.
2611 SECTION OR CHAPTER 7 OF THIS TITLE.
2611 ADDITION TO ANY ENHANCED PUNISHMENT THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE UNDER THIS SECTION OR CHAPTER 7 OF THIS TITLE.
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2611 H.
"COGNITIVE DISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 36-551.
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"DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 36-551.
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(a) A peace officer.
2611 (a) A peace officer.
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2611 4.
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2611 7.
(g) A code enforcement officer as defined in section 39-123 while engaged in the execution of any official duties or if the assault results from the execution of the code enforcement officer's official duties.
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2611 (g) A code enforcement officer as defined in section 39-123 while engaged in the execution of any official duties or if the assault results from the execution of the code enforcement officer's official duties.
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(j) A judicial officer while engaged in the execution of any official duties or if the assault results from the execution of the judicial officer's official duties.
2611 (j) A judicial officer while engaged in the execution of any official duties or if the assault results from the execution of the judicial officer's official duties.
(iii) A law enforcement agency.
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2611 (iii) A law enforcement agency.
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(b) Commits an assault knowing or having reason to know that the victim is acting in an official capacity as an employee of any of the entities listed in subdivision (a) of this paragraph.
2611 (b) Commits an assault knowing or having reason to know that the victim is acting in an official capacity as an employee of any of the entities listed in subdivision (a) of this paragraph.
IF THE PERSON IS AIDED BY TWO OR MORE ACCOMPLICES AID IN COMMITTING THE ASSAULT AND THE ASSAULT IS DIRECTED AT A SINGLE PERSON.
IF THE PERSON IS AIDED BY TWO OR MORE ACCOMPLICES AID IN COMMITTING THE ASSAULT, THE ASSAULT IS DIRECTED AT A SINGLE PERSON AND THE ASSAULT RESULTS IN PHYSICAL INJURY.
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2611 D.
Aggravated assault pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 OR 12 or - 8 - H.B.
Aggravated assault pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 OR 12 or subsection B of this section is a class 4 felony.
2611 subsection B of this section is a class 4 felony.
"COGNITIVE DISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 36-551.
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"DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 36-551.
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"Mental disability" means a disabling neurological condition, or brain injury, or involuntary impairment as a result of a medication that - 9 - H.B.
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2611 is administered by a health care provider or a medical procedure that is performed at a health care treatment site.
"Mental disability" means a disabling neurological condition, or brain injury, or involuntary impairment as a result of a medication that is administered by a health care provider or a medical procedure that is performed at a health care treatment site.
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APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 12, 2025.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 12, 2025.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DP

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

  11. Transmit to Senate

  12. PASSED

  13. DPA

  14. PASSED

  15. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  16. DP

  17. House Second Reading

  18. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 31 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (89)

89 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 18 Yea · 10 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2902
Republican 16100
Total 181002
% of votes cast 60%33%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Not Voting
Catherine Miranda Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Not Voting
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 37 Yea · 21 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 101601
Republican 27501
Total 372102
% of votes cast 62%35%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Not Voting
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Nay
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Not Voting
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Nay
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Who sponsors HB 2611?
HB 2611 is sponsored by Julie Willoughby (Republican), Jeff Weninger (Republican), Michael Way (Republican), and Matt Gress (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2611?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.
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