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AR SB426

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates enhanced prison sentences for individuals illegally present in the U.S. who commit violent felonies in Arkansas: up to 4 additional years for Class D felonies, up to 10 additional years for Class A-C felonies, and up to 20 additional years for Class Y felonies, with the enhanced portion served consecutively and ineligible for early release

  • Defines "serious felonies involving violence" to include first and second degree murder, rape, arson, terrorism, first degree battery, aggravated assault, terroristic acts, and certain weapons offenses

  • Requires the Division of Correction and county sheriffs in charge of jails to apply for and participate in the federal Warrant Service Officer Program, which authorizes state/local officers to serve ICE administrative warrants under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g)

  • Expands Arkansas's existing sanctuary policy prohibition from municipalities only to all local governments including counties, incorporated towns, and unincorporated areas

  • Local governments adopting sanctuary policies become ineligible for discretionary state funds until the Attorney General certifies the policy is repealed or no longer in effect

Legislative Description

To Create The Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act; And To Establish Enhanced Penalties For Illegal Aliens Who Commit Serious Felonies Involving Violence.

Last Action

Notification that SB426 is now Act 654

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/2/2025
Judiciary3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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