criminal monetary thresholds; offense classifications

SB 1820 updates Arizona's criminal damage and arson penalties by raising the monetary thresholds that determine felony or misdemeanor classifications. For example, damaging property worth $13,800 or more now triggers a class 4 felony (up from $10,000), while damage between $2,800 and $13,800 becomes a class 5 felony (up from $2,000-$10,000). The bill also specifies that damaging utility property or property used for worship/schools with an imminent safety hazard or in amounts over $14,300 elevates penalties. These changes directly affect anyone committing property damage, including those targeting utilities, religious sites, or schools, without altering the underlying offenses.