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AR HB1581

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dolly Henley

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds "Trafficking of persons" (§ 5-18-103) to the statutory definition of "sex offense" under Arkansas Code § 16-90-1101(6)
  • Adds "Grooming a minor for future sex trafficking" (§ 5-18-106) to the same sex offense definition
  • Expands victim rights protections to cover victims of human trafficking and grooming offenses
  • Approved on March 18, 2025 as Act 316 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Add Trafficking Of Persons To The List Of Offenses Included In The Definition Of Sex Offense For Rights Of Victims Of A Crime.

Last Action

Notification that HB1581 is now Act 316

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2025
Judiciary2/25/2025

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