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Introduced
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Passed
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DISARMING AN OFFICER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense in Arkansas called "disarming an officer." The offense occurs when a person purposefully uses physical force to take a law enforcement officer's firearm, nightstick, taser stun gun, personal protection chemical dispensing device, or any other protective gear or weapon that could be used to cause physical injury to another person. The offense is classified as a Class C felony. The bill also defines "taser stun gun" for the purposes of this new law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Notification that HB1521 is now Act 585 (on 04/11/2023)
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