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AR HB1443

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Fite

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-90-1101(9) to expand the definition of "violent crime" to include Class A misdemeanors that result in physical injury to the victim
  • Expands the definition of "violent crime" to include Class A misdemeanors involving the use of a deadly weapon
  • Maintains existing coverage for terroristic threatening in the first degree under § 5-13-301(a) and stalking under § 5-71-229 as violent crimes
  • Extends victim rights protections to victims of misdemeanor crimes by broadening the definition of qualifying offenses
  • Approved on March 30, 2023

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Law Concerning Rights Of Victims Of Crime; And To Provide That Victims Of Misdemeanor Crimes Have Rights.

Last Action

Notification that HB1443 is now Act 415

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2023
Judiciary2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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