abating sentencing requirements; deceased defendants

HB 2674 clarifies that when a convicted defendant in Arizona dies, courts must dismiss any pending appeals or postconviction proceedings. It also allows courts to dismiss all requirements of the defendant's sentence (like probation or community service), but explicitly states that the defendant's criminal conviction, imprisonment sentence, and any financial penalties (restitution, fines, or assessments) remain enforceable. This directly affects defendants who die while serving a sentence, their estates, and entities collecting financial obligations. The bill makes the existing law clearer by specifying that financial penalties cannot be dismissed, ensuring victims or the state can still seek restitution or fines.