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AR HB1506

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rick Beck

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-36-103(b) to establish criminal penalties for theft of decorative or memorial items from cemeteries, graveyards, or grave sites

  • Makes theft of decorative or memorial items a Class D felony if it is the actor's second or subsequent offense of this type

  • Makes theft of decorative or memorial items a Class A misdemeanor for first-time offenses, regardless of the property's monetary value

  • Applies to property with inherent, subjective, or idiosyncratic value to the owner or possessor even if it has no market value or replacement cost

  • Approved on March 18, 2019

Legislative Description

To Impose A Criminal Penalty For Theft Of Decorative Or Memorial Items From A Cemetery Or Grave Site.

Last Action

Notification that HB1506 is now Act 503

3/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2019
Judiciary2/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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