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AR HB1885

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-93-612 to add new subsection (g) specifying that offenders whose motor vehicle operation caused serious physical injury or death to a highway construction worker in a work zone shall be governed by § 16-93-623 for parole eligibility procedures

  • Creates new Arkansas Code § 16-93-623 establishing parole eligibility rules for felony convictions involving motor vehicle operation that resulted in serious physical injury or death to a highway construction worker

  • Requires offenders convicted under these provisions to serve one-half (½) of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole

  • Applies only to offenses occurring on or after the effective date of the act

  • Requires the injured or deceased worker to have been present in a highway construction zone and acting in the course of their employment at the time of the offense

Legislative Description

Concerning The Parole Eligibility Of A Person Convicted Of An Offense That Involved A Moving Violation In A Highway Work Zone.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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