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AR SB3Creating A Sentence Enhancement For Certain Offenses Committed Against A Person Due To The Person's Attributes; And To Require An Annual Report Concerning The Commission Of Hate Crimes In Arkansas.
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Introduced
11/16/2020
11/16/2020
In Committee
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
10/15/2021
10/15/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST A PERSON DUE TO THE PERSON'S ATTRIBUTES; TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION OF HATE CRIMES IN ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill creates a sentence enhancement for certain offenses committed against a person due to the person's attributes, such as race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. It also requires an annual report concerning the commission of hate crimes in Arkansas. The bill defines "hate crime" as an offense where the victim was purposely selected due to their attributes, and establishes a central repository for collecting and analyzing hate crime data. Law enforcement agencies are required to submit quarterly reports on hate crimes to the Attorney General, who must then publish an annual summary and report on the data.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
James Hendren (I)*,
Fred Love (D)*,
Fred Allen (D),
Linda Chesterfield (D),
Nicole Clowney (D),
Joyce Elliott (D),
Denise Ennett (D),
Ken Ferguson (D),
David Fielding (D),
Vivian Flowers (D),
Monte Hodges (D),
Joe Jett (R),
Tippi McCullough (D),
Reginald Murdock (D),
Milton Nicks (D),
Jay Richardson (D),
Jamie Scott (D),
Joy Springer (D),
Dave Wallace (R),
Jeff Wardlaw (R),
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 10/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?tbType=&id=sb3&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R |
| BillText | ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bills/2021R/Public/SB3/SB3111620201525.pdf |
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