HB2485 is a bill that proposes to increase the prison sentence for individuals convicted of aggravated assault on a peace officer. The bill specifies that if the trier of fact determines that the offender ambushed or lied in wait for the peace officer, an additional two years will be added to the sentence that would otherwise be imposed for the offense. This additional sentence is on top of any other enhanced punishments that may apply and the offender would not be eligible for suspension of sentence, commutation, or release from confinement on any basis until the imposed sentence is served, with certain exceptions.

The bill also includes conforming changes to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically amending section 13-1204. It renumbers the subsections accordingly and maintains the classification of aggravated assault offenses with the new sentencing provisions for assaults on peace officers. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1204
House Engrossed Version: 13-1204
Chaptered Version: 13-1204