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AR HB1896

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-14-101(7) to redefine "physically helpless" in the context of sexual offenses
  • Adds "or asleep" to the definition, so a person who is unconscious or asleep is considered physically helpless
  • Maintains existing provisions that a person is physically helpless if physically unable to communicate lack of consent
  • Maintains existing provision that a person is physically helpless if rendered unaware a sexual act is occurring

Legislative Description

Concerning The Definition Of "physically Helpless" As That Term Is Used In Regard To Sexual Offenses In The Arkansas Criminal Code.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2021
Judiciary4/8/2021

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