Bill > HB1355

This bill makes several technical corrections to various sections of Title 5 of the Arkansas Code concerning criminal offenses. The bill removes a reference to a non-existent misdemeanor classification for sexual indecency with a child, clarifies reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies disposing of contraband or seized property (particularly firearms), and makes technical amendments to several criminal statutes. Specifically, the bill updates language in laws related to death by delivery offenses, adding clarity to references about the cause of death and the person involved. It also amends the definition of "caregiver" under the Vulnerable Person Protection Act and modifies a statute about civil remedies for premises used in criminal activities. The bill includes a legislative intent section that emphasizes these are technical, not substantive, changes and ensures that acts passed during the regular session of the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly are not inadvertently repealed or conflicted. The modifications aim to improve the precision and consistency of the Arkansas criminal code by removing outdated language, clarifying references, and ensuring proper legal interpretation.