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AR SB294Concerning The Sentencing Of A Person Under Eighteen Years Of Age; To Declare An Emergency; And Establishing The Fair Sentencing Of Minors Act Of 2017.
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Introduced
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
In Committee
03/09/2017
03/09/2017
Crossed Over
02/27/2017
02/27/2017
Passed
03/15/2017
03/15/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2017
03/21/2017
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Concerning The Sentencing Of A Person Under Eighteen Years Of Age; To Declare An Emergency; And Establishing The Fair Sentencing Of Minors Act Of 2017.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Fair Sentencing of Minors Act of 2017," aims to eliminate life without parole as a sentencing option for minors and create more age-appropriate sentencing standards in compliance with recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. The bill prohibits sentencing minors to death or life imprisonment without parole, and instead requires a minimum sentence of 30 years for minors convicted of capital murder or 25 years for minors convicted of first-degree murder. Additionally, the bill establishes parole eligibility criteria for minors, including a requirement that the Parole Board consider factors related to the diminished culpability of minors. The bill also includes an emergency clause to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's rulings.
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Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Notification that SB294 is now Act 539 (on 03/21/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=SB294 |
| BillText | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Acts/Act539.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Bills/SB294.pdf |
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