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AR HB1552

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Criminal attempt to commit aggravated death by delivery, predatory marketing of fentanyl to minors, or trafficking of fentanyl is now classified as a Class Y felony, the most serious felony classification in Arkansas

  • Criminal solicitation of these same three fentanyl-related offenses is elevated to Class Y felony status

  • Criminal conspiracy to commit aggravated death by delivery, predatory marketing of fentanyl to minors, or trafficking of fentanyl is classified as a Class Y felony

  • The bill amends Arkansas Code sections 5-3-203, 5-3-301, and 5-3-404 governing inchoate offenses (attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy)

  • Approved on March 25, 2025 as Act 420 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Certain Inchoate Offenses Related To Fentanyl; And To Establish The Classification For A Criminal Attempt, Solicitation, Or Conspiracy For Certain Fentanyl Related Offenses.

Last Action

Notification that HB1552 is now Act 420

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2025
Judiciary2/20/2025

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