AR HB1809

Adds Arkansas Code § 5-4-707 to impose an additional term of imprisonment for violent felonies committed at churches or other places of worship when the victim is purposely selected because of their presence at that location.

Defines "serious felony involving violence" to include 13 categories: murder (first and second degree), battery, aggravated assault, terroristic threatening/acts, causing a catastrophe, arson, terrorism, certain felony offenses, unlawful firearm discharge from vehicle, criminal use of prohibited weapons, and felony attempts/solicitations/conspiracies of these offenses.

Requires the information or indictment to specify that the additional term is being sought and include supporting allegations.

Establishes the additional term of imprisonment at a minimum of 1 year but no more than 10 years in the Department of Correction, to be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed.

Prohibits individuals receiving this additional term from being eligible for early release on parole or community correction transfer during the additional imprisonment period.