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AR SB608

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-93-621(a)(1) to establish parole eligibility for minors convicted of nonhomicide offenses committed before age 18
  • Sets maximum incarceration period at 20 years before parole eligibility, including any sentencing enhancements and consecutive or concurrent sentences
  • Applies retroactively to all persons currently incarcerated in the Department of Correction for offenses committed before age 18, regardless of original sentences imposed
  • Clarifies the purpose of the Fair Sentencing of Minors Act of 2017 by recognizing minors are more amenable to rehabilitation and less culpable than adults

Legislative Description

To Amend The Fair Sentencing For Minors Act Of 2017.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2019

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