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AR SB745

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lamoureux

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-60-101 to add "conceals" to the definition of abuse of a corpse, making it illegal to conceal a corpse in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities

  • Specifies that concealing a corpse in an offensive manner that results in the corpse remaining concealed constitutes a continuing course of conduct under Arkansas law

  • Defines "in a manner offensive to a person of reasonable sensibilities" as conduct outside normal practices of handling or disposing of a corpse

  • Provides specific examples of offensive concealment including dismembering, submerging, or burning of a corpse

  • Establishes abuse of a corpse as a Class D felony

Legislative Description

Prohibiting The Concealing Of A Corpse In An Offensive Manner.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB745 is now Act 1003

4/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2011
Judiciary3/2/2011

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