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AR HB1885
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires offenders convicted under these provisions to serve one-half (½) of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole
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Applies only to offenses occurring on or after the effective date of the act
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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