TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS...
This legislation establishes the Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act, which increases penalties for certain crimes committed by illegal aliens. The specific text of the bill is not available.
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SB426 — TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE.
Last action — Senate -- Notification that SB426 is now Act 654
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2025. Enacted.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill enhances penalties for illegal aliens committing serious violent felonies.
This legislation establishes the Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act, which increases penalties for certain crimes committed by illegal aliens. The specific text of the bill is not available.
Summary
TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE.
Bill Text
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Read SB426 on the official Arkansas source →Action History
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Senate -- Notification that SB426 is now Act 654
Sponsors
- Cavenaugh · Primary
- Bart Hester · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 25 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Cavenaugh
- Bart Hester
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 136 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 73 | 20 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 73 | 20 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 20% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 28 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 28 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 14% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Clark | — | Yea |
| Bart Hester | — | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | — | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | — | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | — | Yea |
| Bryan King | — | Yea |
| Clarke Tucker | — | Nay |
| Clint Penzo | — | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Dave Wallace | — | Yea |
| Fredrick J. Love | — | Nay |
| Gary Stubblefield | — | Yea |
| Greg Leding | — | Nay |
| Jamie Scott | — | Nay |
| Jane English | — | Yea |
| Jim Dotson | — | Yea |
| Jim Petty | — | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey, Jr | — | Yea |
| John Payton | — | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | — | Not Voting |
| Joshua Bryant | — | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | — | Yea |
| Kim Hammer | — | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | — | Yea |
| Matt McKee | — | Yea |
| Matt Stone | — | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | — | Yea |
| Reginald Murdock | — | Nay |
| Ricky Hill | — | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | — | Yea |
| Scott Flippo | — | Yea |
| Stephanie Flowers | — | Not Voting |
| Steve Crowell | — | Yea |
| Terry Rice | — | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB426 do?
- TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE.
- Who sponsors SB426?
- SB426 is sponsored by Cavenaugh and Bart Hester.
- What is the current status of SB426?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB426?
- Track SB426 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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