If HB2559 were to become law, it would amend section 13-401 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify that the justification defense applies to all criminal offenses, not just those defined in the Criminal Code (Title 13). This change would ensure that individuals can invoke the justification defense in a broader range of criminal prosecutions, thereby expanding the applicability of this legal principle.

The bill would also make technical changes to the existing language, specifically replacing the term "defined" with "prescribed" and modifying the phrasing to specify "a criminal offense" instead of "an offense pursuant to this title." These updates aim to enhance clarity and precision in the statute while maintaining the core legal framework surrounding the justification defense.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-401