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AR HB1014

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Rye

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 5-51-209 to Arkansas Code Title 5, Chapter 51, Subchapter 2 to criminalize flag desecration
  • Defines "desecrates" as mutilating, defacing, physically defiling, or burning a United States flag
  • Makes it a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 to knowingly desecrate a United States flag
  • Exempts the disposal of a United States flag when it has become worn or soiled from the prohibition

Legislative Description

To Prohibit And Penalize The Desecration Of The United States Flag.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/11/2021

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