HB 2611 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

aggravated assault; accomplices; classification

HB 2611 expands Arizona's definition of aggravated assault by adding 12 new circumstances that elevate assault to aggravated assault. It specifically targets attacks against certain public safety and service workers, including first responders, teachers on school grounds, healthcare workers, prosecutors, park rangers, and public transit employees, when the assault occurs during their official duties. The bill also includes provisions for assaults involving taking weapons from first responders and for assaults committed by individuals in custody against officials. This law directly affects anyone committing assault against these protected groups, increasing potential penalties for such offenses. The changes apply until January 1, 2033.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Signed May 12, 2025

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What changed between versions

Senate Engrossed Version → Chaptered Version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was finalized into law (Chapter 172) after being approved by the Governor. The substantive text of the aggravated assault statute remains largely unchanged, though minor formatting adjustments were made to the list of serious physical injury criteria and the classification of certain felony paragraphs. The most significant change is the addition of official approval and filing dates, confirming the bill's enactment.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability are unchanged; it remains a criminal statute defining aggravated assault.

TIMELINE

Added official approval and filing dates (May 12, 2025) to confirm the bill became law.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted line breaks and spacing in the text describing circumstances for serious physical injury and felony classifications.

Updated the header to reflect the bill's status as Chapter 172 rather than a pending House Bill.

Floor votes · House May 6, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by Governor

executive

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Apr 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Jan 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors