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AR SB16

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-12-804 regarding discharge of firearms or throwing objects at railroad or street cars

  • Changes the mental state requirement from "wantonly, maliciously, or mischievously" to "knowingly" for the offense

  • Upgrades the offense classification to a Class A misdemeanor upon conviction

  • Removes the previous specific penalty structure of $25-$250 fine and/or up to 3 months county jail imprisonment

  • Approved on February 11, 2025

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Discharge Of A Firearm At A Train; And To Increase The Fine That May Be Imposed For The Discharge Of A Firearm At A Train Or For Throwing Other Objects At A Train.

Last Action

Notification that SB16 is now Act 27

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation1/28/2025
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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