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This bill amends Arkansas law regarding sexual solicitation by modifying the penalties for the offense. Currently, sexual solicitation is treated as an unclassified misdemeanor, but the bill proposes to change the classification and severity of punishment. For a first offense, the bill changes the penalty from potentially 90 days in jail and/or a $2,000 fine to a Class A misdemeanor. For a second or subsequent offense, the bill upgrades the penalty from potentially one year in jail and/or a $3,500 fine to a Class D felony. This means that repeat offenders would face more serious legal consequences, with a Class D felony potentially resulting in a longer prison sentence and more significant long-term consequences, such as a permanent criminal record that could impact employment, housing, and other aspects of life. The bill aims to create a more structured and increasingly punitive approach to addressing sexual solicitation offenses.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb314&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R