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AR SB100

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 12-11-111(a) to expand the definition of "sobering center" beyond alcohol-specific treatment.
  • Changes the definition from facilities treating "alcoholics and persons who are intoxicated" to facilities treating persons "intoxicated or have substance abuse issues."
  • Replaces "alcohol" with "an intoxicating substance" to broaden the scope of substances addressed at sobering centers.
  • Allows law enforcement officers to transport individuals in crisis to sobering centers for recovery, detoxification, and recuperation from intoxicating substances and substance abuse.
  • Approved February 17, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Permitting A Law Enforcement Officer To Transport A Person In Crisis To A Sobering Center.

Last Action

Notification that SB100 is now Act 83

2/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2023
Judiciary1/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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