AR SB20

Establishes two classifications for aggravated assault upon law enforcement officers or correctional facility employees: Class D felony for assaults involving bodily fluids, and Class Y felony for knowingly discharging a firearm with intent to cause serious injury or death under specified circumstances.

Creates enhanced penalties when firearm discharge occurs and the person meets at least one condition, including: being in custody for felony conviction, unlawfully at liberty after felony sentence, prior violent felony conviction, creating substantial risk of death/injury to others, causing multiple deaths, attempting to avoid arrest, seeking pecuniary gain, or attempting to disrupt government functions.

Adds Class Y aggravated assault upon law enforcement officers/correctional employees to multiple lists governing: habitual offender statutes, extended post-conviction no contact orders, body armor possession prohibitions, professional licensing disqualifications, DNA sample requirements, sentencing standards, and employment disqualifications across numerous state agencies and professions.

Amends bond release restrictions to prohibit release of defendants convicted of aggravated assault upon law enforcement officers/correctional employees when classified as Class Y felonies, consistent with restrictions on murder, rape, and other serious violent crimes.

Approved March 3, 2017.