definition; defenses; sexual offenses

SB 1676 amends Arizona law to clarify definitions and defenses in sexual offense cases involving children and vulnerable adults. It removes a legal defense that claimed defendants weren't sexually motivated in child abuse/molestation cases and clarifies that normal caretaking touches (like changing diapers) don’t count as sexual contact if reasonable under the circumstances. These changes apply retroactively to cases dating from 1990. The bill directly affects court proceedings for such offenses, ensuring consistent legal standards for these specific scenarios.