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AR HB1986

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bob Ballinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-14-112 to restructure the indecent exposure offense into two distinct categories: exposure with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire, and knowing exposure of sex organs to a person of opposite biological sex
  • Changes the standard for determining indecent exposure from "knows" to "could reasonably believe" the conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm
  • Maintains Class A misdemeanor penalty for first, second, and third convictions of indecent exposure
  • Increases penalties for repeat offenses: fourth or fifth conviction within 10 years becomes Class D felony; sixth and subsequent convictions within 10 years become Class C felony
  • Adds exception protecting women from prosecution for breastfeeding a child in public or any place where other individuals are present

Legislative Description

Concerning The Offense Of Indecent Exposure.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2017
Judiciary3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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