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AR HB1563

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds "knowingly exposing another person to fentanyl in the first degree" (§ 5-13-214(b)) to the list of restricted release felonies in Arkansas

  • Restricted release felony designation limits early release eligibility and imposes stricter release procedures for convicted offenders

  • Applies to offenses committed on or after January 1, 2025

  • Approved by the Governor on March 20, 2025, becoming Act 356 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Add A Felony Offense That Falls Under The Definition Of Restricted Release Felony With Respect To Release Eligibility And Procedures For Offenses Committed On Or After January 1, 2025.

Last Action

Notification that HB1563 is now Act 356

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2025
Judiciary2/24/2025

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