This bill proposes updates to the unlawful imprisonment statute in Arizona by adding new provisions and definitions. Specifically, it introduces a new form of unlawful imprisonment that occurs when an individual aged eighteen or older intentionally prevents another person from entering or exiting a place of worship while they intend to engage in religious activities. This addition is marked as 2. under subsection A, which expands the definition of unlawful imprisonment beyond the current law that only addresses knowingly restraining another person. Additionally, the bill clarifies the sentencing considerations for violations related to this new provision by stating that if the offense is a felony, the court must consider specific aggravating circumstances as outlined in section 13-701, subsection D, paragraph 26. The bill also includes new definitions for "place of worship" and retains the existing definition of "detention officer," while removing a redundant clause. The deletion of subsection D and the re-labeling of the subsequent sections are also part of the proposed changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1303