This bill proposes significant updates to current Arizona statutes regarding offenses against public order. It introduces two new criminal classifications: **civil terrorism** and **subversion**, both classified as class 5 felonies. The definition of **terrorism** is amended to explicitly exclude civil terrorism, while civil terrorism is defined as actions that involve vandalism or threats of serious physical injury aimed at depriving individuals of their constitutional rights, particularly when targeting critical infrastructure or public utilities. Additionally, the bill stipulates that these definitions must be interpreted in a manner that maximally safeguards constitutional rights.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws related to **obstructing a highway or public thoroughfare**, reclassifying such offenses as a class 6 felony if committed by a group of three or more individuals. It also includes civil terrorism under the statutory definition of **racketeering** and allows the legislature to remove designations of terrorist organizations through concurrent resolution. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2301, 13-2308.04, 13-2308.05, 13-2904, 13-2906, 13-2302, 13-2303, 13-2304, 13-2305, 13-2306, 13-2307, 13-1801, 13-2312, 13-3001, 13-3101, 36-1601, 38-502, 36-401, 30-672, 13-2313, 13-2314, 13-2315, 34-252, 44-1453, 13-3406, 5-107.01, 13-2316, 13-2316.01, 13-2316.02, 13-2001, 13-4006
House Engrossed Version: 13-2301, 13-2308.04, 13-2308.05, 13-2904, 13-2906, 13-2302, 13-2303, 13-2304, 13-2305, 13-2306, 13-2307, 13-1801, 13-2312, 13-3001, 13-3101, 36-1601, 38-502, 36-401, 30-672, 13-2313, 13-2314, 13-2315, 34-252, 44-1453, 13-3406, 5-107.01, 13-2316, 13-2316.01, 13-2316.02, 13-2001, 13-4006