The proposed bill would amend section 13-1105 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the definitions and requirements related to homicide. Under current law, homicide requires no specific mental state for the actual killer, but the bill introduces a distinction for those who are not the actual killer.

If the bill becomes law, it would insert language clarifying that if a person is not the actual killer, they must have the intent to kill and must have aided, abetted, counseled, commanded, induced, solicited, requested, or assisted the actual killer in the actions that led to the death. This change aims to provide clearer legal standards regarding the culpability of individuals involved in homicide cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1105