riot; planning; participation; racketeering

SB 1093 amends Arizona's conspiracy statute (A.R.S. § 13-1003) and defines key terms for extortion and criminal activity (A.R.S. § 13-2301). It clarifies that conspiracy to commit a class 1 felony carries a life sentence without parole for 25 years, expands conspiracy liability when co-conspirators collaborate with others, and adds definitions like "extortionate extension of credit" (involving threats of violence for debt repayment) and "animal or ecological terrorism" (requiring property damage over $10,000 and three-person coordination). The bill directly affects individuals accused of conspiracy, extortion, or property crimes involving animal facilities. It is a procedural statute updating legal definitions and penalties, not a new policy on public order or riots.