Arkansas HB1765: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE; AND TO AMEND THE OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION ENHANCEMENT BASED ON PRIOR ACTS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning domestic battering in the third degree; to amend the offense classification enhancement based on prior acts; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning domestic battering in the third degree; and to amend the offense classification enhancement based on prior acts.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE; TO AMEND THE OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION ENHANCEMENT BASED ON PRIOR ACTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE; AND TO AMEND THE OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION ENHANCEMENT BASED ON PRIOR ACTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 5-26-305(b), concerning the classification of domestic battering in the third degree, is amended to read as follows: (b)(1) Domestic battering in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) However, domestic battering in the third degree is a Class D felony if: (A) Committed against a woman the person knew or reasonably should have known was pregnant; or (B) The person committed one (1) or more of the following offenses acts that would constitute any of the following offenses within five (5) years of the offense of domestic battering in the third degree: (i) Domestic battering in the first degree, § 5-26303; *CEB063* 03/12/2025 11:27:49 AM CEB063 HB1765 (ii) Domestic battering in the second degree, § 5-26304; (iii) Domestic battering in the third degree; (iv) Aggravated assault on a family or household member, § 5-26-306; or (v) A violation of an equivalent penal law of this state …

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Sponsors

• Kendon Underwood (R, 16) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 12, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. March 12, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1765?

HB1765 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE; AND TO AMEND THE OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION ENHANCEMENT BASED ON PRIOR ACTS.

What does HB1765 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning domestic battering in the third degree; to amend the offense classification enhancement based on prior acts; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning domestic battering in the third degree; and to amend the offense classification enhancement based on prior acts.

What is the status of HB1765?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1765?

Kendon Underwood (R, 16).

Where is the official record for HB1765?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1765