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AR HB1741
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Charlotte Douglas
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 5-4-607 to allow the Governor to pardon or commute a sentence without meeting standard requirements if the person has a terminal medical diagnosis.
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Defines "terminal medical diagnosis" as an incurable medical condition with less than one year left to live, based on medical records and attending physician's opinion.
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-93-204(a)(3) to waive the requirement for Parole Board investigation and referral when the Governor grants clemency based on terminal medical diagnosis.
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Applies the same terminal medical diagnosis definition to executive clemency procedures, allowing the Governor to bypass normal application processes for pardons, commutations, reprieves, respites, or remissions of fines or forfeitures.
Legislative Description
Concerning The Governor's Ability To Pardon, Commute A Sentence, Or Grant Clemency When A Convicted Felon Has A Terminal Medical Diagnosis.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015