Arkansas 2023/2023R Session Status: Enacted

SB59 — TO AMEND THE LAW WITH RESPECT TO CIRCUMSTANCES THAT JUSTIFY THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE UPON ANOTHER PERSON.

Last action — Senate -- Notification that SB59 is now Act 165

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

TO AMEND THE LAW WITH RESPECT TO CIRCUMSTANCES THAT JUSTIFY THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE UPON ANOTHER PERSON.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate -- Notification that SB59 is now Act 165

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB59 do?
TO AMEND THE LAW WITH RESPECT TO CIRCUMSTANCES THAT JUSTIFY THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE UPON ANOTHER PERSON.
Who sponsors SB59?
SB59 is sponsored by J. Richardson and L. Chesterfield.
What is the current status of SB59?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2023. Enacted.
Where can I track SB59?
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