Assigned to JUDE AS PASSED BY COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
AMENDED
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1585
sexual abuse; dangerous crimes; children
Purpose
Modifies the definition of a dangerous crime against children (DCAC).
Background
It is not a defense to a DCAC that the minor is a person posing as a minor or is otherwise
fictitious if the defendant knew or had reason to know the purported minor was under 15 years old.
DCACs include various serious crimes and sexual offenses committed against a minor who is
under 15 years old, including: 1) second degree murder; 2) aggravated assault; 3) sexual assault;
4) sexual conduct with a minor; 5) sexual abuse; 6) sex trafficking; and 7) luring and aggravated
luring of a minor for sexual exploitation (A.R.S. § 13-705).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Classifies sexual abuse as a class 4 felony if the victim is at least 15 years old and the person
was in a position of trust.
2. Modifies the definition of DCAC to include specified acts committed against a person posing
as a minor if the defendant knew or had reason to know that the purported minor was under 15
years old.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
• Removes the classification of sexual abuse as a class 4 felony if the victim is at least 15 years
old and the person was in a position of trust.
Senate Action
JUDE 2/19/25 DPA 6-0-1
Prepared by Senate Research
February 20, 2025
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