The proposed bill, SB1687, amends the existing law on drive-by shootings in Arizona by expanding the definition of the offense. Under current law, a person commits a drive-by shooting by intentionally discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle at a person, another occupied motor vehicle, or an occupied structure. The new bill specifies that the offense can also occur if the weapon is discharged immediately after exiting the motor vehicle, thereby broadening the circumstances under which a person can be charged.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the language regarding the seizure of vehicles used in the commission of a drive-by shooting, stating that a motor vehicle from which a person commits the offense is subject to seizure for forfeiture. The bill does not introduce any new fiscal impacts to the state General Fund. Overall, the changes aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding drive-by shooting offenses by addressing actions taken just after leaving a vehicle.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1209
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-1209
House Engrossed Version: 13-1209