This bill proposes several updates to the aggravated assault statutes in Arizona. It adds elected officials and animal control officers as protected persons under the aggravated assault classification, which currently includes various first responders and public officials. The bill specifies that committing assault against these newly included individuals while they are engaged in their official duties will classify the offense as aggravated assault, which is a serious crime. Additionally, it consolidates previous statutory changes related to aggravated assault and repeals outdated versions of the statute, streamlining the legal framework. Furthermore, the bill introduces new penalties for aggravated assault against law enforcement employees, establishing specific felony classifications based on the nature of the assault. It also makes technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency across the statutes. The updates aim to enhance protections for officials performing their duties and clarify the legal consequences for assaults against them, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to safeguarding public service roles.