The proposed bill, HB2155, amends the existing law on obstructing governmental operations in Arizona. The key changes include a rephrasing of the language to clarify that a person commits the offense if they knowingly obstruct, impair, or hinder the performance of a governmental function by a public servant or the enforcement of the law by a peace officer, both acting under their official authority. The bill also replaces gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral terms, ensuring inclusivity in the legal language.

Additionally, the bill corrects the term "hinderance" to "hindrance" for grammatical accuracy. Importantly, it specifies that the section does not apply to the obstruction of making an arrest, maintaining the current law's intent while updating the language for clarity and modern usage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2402