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AR HB1077
AR HB1077Concerning The Incarceration Of A Veteran Of The United States Armed Forces; And To Provide For Notification To The Arkansas Department Of Veterans Affairs Of The Incarceration Of A Veteran.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill requires correctional facilities in Arkansas to take specific steps when a veteran is incarcerated, focusing on identification, notification, and support. Within 14 days of a person's initial incarceration, facility administrators or county veteran service officers must verify the individual's veteran status using the Veterans Reentry Search Service operated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. If the person is confirmed as a veteran and is expected to be incarcerated for six months or more, the facility must notify the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs within 45 days of initial incarceration. The bill also mandates that when a veteran is released after serving at least six months, the facility must send a written notice of release to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, correctional facilities must provide reasonable access to VA resources to help veteran inmates apply for federal or state benefits, compensation, treatment, or participation in veterans treatment specialty court programs. The administrators must also make verification results available upon request to various legal entities, such as prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, and court coordinators. This legislation aims to ensure better support and tracking of veterans within the state's correctional system.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Ashley Hudson (D)*,
Clarke Tucker (D)*,
Denise Ennett (D),
Jason Nazarenko (R),
Stetson Painter (R),
Marcus Richmond (R),
Dwight Tosh (R),
Last Action
Notification that HB1077 is now Act 506 (on 04/10/2025)
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