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AR SB329

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Malone

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-14-125(a)(6) to expand the definition of sexual assault in the second degree to include school principals, athletic coaches, and counselors
  • Previously the statute only covered teachers; this bill adds principals, athletic coaches, counselors, and other school district employees in public K-12 schools
  • Applies to sexual contact between these school employees and any student enrolled in the public school who is less than 21 years of age
  • Establishes criminal liability for these school employees engaging in sexual contact with students under 21, regardless of the student's actual age within that range

Legislative Description

An Act To Include School Principals, Athletic Coaches, And Counselors Among Persons Who Are Guilty Of Sexual Assault In The Second Degree For Sexual Contact With A Student Less Than Twenty-one (21) Years Of Age.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB329 is now Act 1129

4/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2011
Judiciary2/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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