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AR SB5

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offense of "prescription drug harm or homicide" targeting pharmaceutical company executive officers (age 18+) who knowingly conceal evidence that a prescription drug has dangerous effects, when that drug causes death or serious physical injury to someone in Arkansas

  • Classifies the offense as an unclassified felony punishable by imprisonment of 1 year to life

  • Establishes the "Prescription Drug Harm or Homicide Offense Fund" as a state trust fund, administered by the Attorney General, to support prosecution of these cases using federal grants, legislative appropriations, and other authorized revenues

  • Excludes healthcare providers and facilities (pharmacies, hospitals, pharmacists) from the definition of "pharmaceutical company" subject to this law

  • Contains a sunset provision expiring December 31, 2026, at which point any remaining funds transfer to the General Revenue Fund Account

Legislative Description

To Add The Criminal Offense Of Prescription Drug Harm Or Homicide.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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