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AR SB569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Trent Garner

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-13-203 to enhance penalties for battery in the third degree when committed against a pregnant woman
  • Battery in the third degree remains a Class A misdemeanor for general offenses
  • Battery in the third degree becomes a Class D felony if committed against a woman the perpetrator knew or should have known was pregnant
  • Applies to all forms of third-degree battery, including intentional, reckless, or negligent physical injury, or administering substances without consent

Legislative Description

Concerning The Offense Of Battery In The Third Degree; And Concerning Battery Against A Pregnant Woman.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/27/2019
Judiciary3/14/2019

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