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AR HB2287
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
- Creates new Arkansas Code section 5-4-703 establishing mandatory minimum sentences for certain felony offenses
- Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of five (5) years imprisonment for any felony conviction when the offender has a prior felony conviction involving violence
- Applies the mandatory minimum when the offender is subject to an order of protection under Arkansas Code § 9-15-201 et seq. at the time of the felony offense
- Requires the offender to be in possession of a firearm at the time of committing the felony offense for the mandatory minimum to apply
- The mandatory minimum sentence applies in addition to any other authorized sentence for the underlying felony
Legislative Description
To Be Known As "jenny's Law"; And To Provide For Mandatory Minimum Sentences.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/17/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/12/2013
Full Bill Text
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