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AR SB652

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Greg Leding

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-93-621(a)(1) to establish parole eligibility for minors convicted of offenses committed before age 18 where no death occurred
  • Minors become eligible for parole release no later than after 20 years of incarceration, including sentencing enhancements and consecutive or concurrent sentences
  • Applies retroactively to all minors whose offenses were committed before age 18, including those serving life sentences
  • Original sentences imposed do not prevent application of the 20-year parole eligibility provision
  • Act approved April 29, 2021

Legislative Description

Amending The Fair Sentencing For Minors Act.

Last Action

Notification that SB652 is now Act 1034

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/21/2021
Judiciary4/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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