This bill proposes significant updates to the current statutes regarding aggravated assault in Arizona. Under the new provisions, the act of committing assault against a single person while aided by two or more accomplices would be classified as aggravated assault, specifically categorized as a class 4 felony. Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and classifications for various individuals, such as law enforcement employees, public transit employees, airport employees, and railway workers, who are protected under the aggravated assault statute. The bill also expands the circumstances under which aggravated assault is defined, including the involvement of accomplices.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing language to include additional protections for health care workers and clarifies the penalties associated with aggravated assault against peace officers. It repeals certain previous amendments to the aggravated assault statute and introduces a new sentencing guideline for those convicted of aggravated assault against peace officers, mandating a two-year increase in their sentence under specific conditions. The act is designated as "Preston's Law" and is set to take effect on the general effective date.