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AR HB1029
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Meeks
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AI Summary
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Creates new law requiring "delayed release" for sex offenders convicted of crimes against minors, making them ineligible for parole until serving at least 80% of their sentence
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Defines "sex offense" to include 20 categories of crimes against minors, including rape, sexual assault, child exploitation, human trafficking, incest, grooming, and related offenses, plus attempts, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit these crimes
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Applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill and amends existing parole eligibility statutes (§ 16-93-612, § 16-93-613, and § 16-93-618) to reference the new delayed release requirement
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Specifies that meritorious good time or other laws cannot reduce the 80% minimum service requirement for offenders subject to delayed release
Legislative Description
To Authorize Delayed Release From Prison For Certain Sex Offenders Until The Sex Offender Has Served At Least Eighty Percent (80%) Of His Or Her Sentence.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023