The proposed bill amends section 13-116 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding double punishment for acts or omissions that are punishable in different ways by different sections of the law. The new language clarifies that while an act may be punished under multiple laws, any resulting sentences must be served concurrently. Additionally, it specifies that an acquittal or conviction under one law will prevent prosecution for the same act under another law, in accordance with constitutional requirements.

The key changes from current law include the replacement of "which" with "that" for grammatical clarity, and the removal of the phrase "in no event may sentences be other than concurrent," which is rephrased to emphasize that sentences must be served concurrently. Furthermore, the bill updates the language to ensure consistency with constitutional language by changing "require" to "requires." Overall, the bill aims to streamline the language while maintaining the core principles of double punishment and constitutional protections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-116