The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the prosecution of fraudulent schemes and artifices under Arizona law. Specifically, it would insert new provisions clarifying that the state only needs to prove that at least one act constituting a violation occurred within Arizona or any of its local jurisdictions. This change would eliminate the requirement for the state to demonstrate that all unlawful acts took place within the state or a specific jurisdiction, thereby simplifying the prosecution process.

Additionally, the bill would specify that it is not a valid defense in such prosecutions that not all acts occurred within Arizona or its political subdivisions. The current language regarding the definition of a person guilty of fraudulent schemes and the conditions under which a person convicted of such a crime is ineligible for certain forms of release would remain unchanged, aside from minor technical adjustments. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the legal framework surrounding fraudulent schemes in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2310
House Engrossed Version: 13-2310