This bill proposes updates to Section 13-2310 of the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning fraudulent schemes and artifice. The current law specifies that a person who knowingly obtains benefits through fraudulent means is guilty of a class 2 felony. The bill introduces new language that clarifies the definition of a person and removes the phrase "Any" at the beginning of the statute. Additionally, it updates the threshold for a conviction involving a benefit to a value of $100,000 or more, replacing the previous wording of "one hundred thousand dollars."

Furthermore, the bill adds a new provision stating that in prosecutions for violations of this section, the state is not required to prove that all acts constituting the violation occurred within Arizona or a specific jurisdiction. It also establishes that it is not a valid defense to claim that not all acts occurred within the state or a single jurisdiction. These changes aim to strengthen the enforcement of laws against fraudulent schemes and clarify the legal framework surrounding such prosecutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2310