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AR HB1581
AR HB1581To Add Trafficking Of Persons To The List Of Offenses Included In The Definition Of Sex Offense For Rights Of Victims Of A Crime.
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Passed
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ADD TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION OF SEX OFFENSE FOR RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF A CRIME; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arkansas state law by expanding the definition of "sex offense" to include two additional specific crimes within the context of victims' rights: trafficking of persons (under Arkansas Code § 5-18-103) and grooming a minor for future sex trafficking (under Arkansas Code § 5-18-106). By adding these offenses to the existing definition of "sex offense," the bill ensures that victims of these specific types of trafficking crimes will be afforded the same legal rights and protections as victims of other recognized sex offenses. The legislative change appears designed to provide enhanced support and legal recourse for individuals who have been subjected to human trafficking, particularly those involving minors, by recognizing these crimes as serious offenses that warrant specific victim protections under Arkansas state law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Jane English (R)*,
Dolly Henley (R)*,
Sonia Barker (R),
Mary Bentley (R),
Alyssa Brown (R),
Karilyn Brown (R),
Rebecca Burkes (R),
Fran Cavenaugh (R),
Cindy Crawford (R),
Carol Dalby (R),
Breanne Davis (R),
Hope Duke (R),
Missy Irvin (R),
Robin Lundstrum (R),
Julie Mayberry (R),
Mindy McAlindon (R),
Kendra Moore (R),
DeAnn Vaught (R),
Last Action
Notification that HB1581 is now Act 316 (on 03/18/2025)
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