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AR SB9
Bill
Status
Failed
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Trent Garner
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 16-81-106(g) to add two new categories of federal law enforcement officers authorized to make arrests for violations of Arkansas state law
- Adds certified law enforcement officers of the Social Security Administration to the list of federal officers empowered to effect arrests in Arkansas
- Adds United States Diplomatic Security Service agents with the United States Department of State to the list of federal officers empowered to effect arrests in Arkansas
- Grants these newly authorized officers the same immunity protections as certified state law enforcement officers
- Includes a provision that if an agency changes its name, its law enforcement officers retain arrest authority and immunity under the amended statute
Legislative Description
Granting A Law Enforcement Officer Employed With The Social Security Administration Or The United States Department Of State The Authority To Arrest.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
4/24/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/12/2019
Judiciary1/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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