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AR HB1470

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Fite

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-90-712(c) to modify conditions for denying or reducing crime victim reparations awards based on victim cooperation with law enforcement.

  • Exempts victims of human trafficking from reparation denial or reduction due to lack of full cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

  • Exempts minor victims of sex offenses, as defined in § 12-12-903, from reparation denial or reduction due to lack of full cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

  • Preserves the board's authority to deny, withdraw, or reduce reparations for other victims who fail to fully cooperate with appropriate law enforcement.

  • Approved March 21, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Conditions For Crime Victims Reparations For Victims Of Human Trafficking And Child Sex Victims.

Last Action

Notification that HB1470 is now Act 330

3/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2023
Judiciary2/21/2023

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