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AR HB1542

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Bryant

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-54-109 to define the offense of refusing to assist a law enforcement officer when commanded by a known officer
  • Makes it unlawful to unreasonably refuse or fail to assist in effecting a lawful arrest or preventing another person from committing an offense
  • Makes it unlawful to refuse to comply with a court order requiring assistance to a law enforcement officer while executing official duties
  • Classifies the offense of refusing to assist a law enforcement officer as a Class C misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Concerning The Offense Of Refusal To Assist A Law Enforcement Officer; And Concerning The Refusal To Comply With A Court Order.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

4/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2021

Full Bill Text

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