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AR SB305

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Greg Leding

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds a third element to aggravated assault under Arkansas Code § 5-13-204(a): impeding or preventing respiration or blood circulation by applying pressure on the chest, throat, or neck, or by blocking the nose or mouth
  • Applies the same three elements to aggravated assault on a family or household member under Arkansas Code § 5-26-306(a), including the new asphyxiation provision
  • Both offenses require the person to act purposely under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life
  • Approved February 28, 2019

Legislative Description

Concerning The Offenses Of Aggravated Assault And Aggravated Assault On A Family Or Household Member.

Last Action

Notification that SB305 is now Act 243

2/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2019
Judiciary2/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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