Arkansas HB1979: AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW WARRANTLESS SEARCHES BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A PERSON PLACED ON SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend arkansas law to allow warrantless searches by a law enforcement officer of a person placed on suspended imposition of sentence; and for other purposes. subtitle an act to amend arkansas law to allow warrantless searches by a law enforcement officer of a person placed on suspended imposition of sentence; and for other purposes.

From the enrolled text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW WARRANTLESS SEARCHES BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A PERSON PLACED ON SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW WARRANTLESS SEARCHES BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A PERSON PLACED ON SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 16-93-106 is amended to read as follows: 16-93-106. Warrantless search by any law enforcement officer of probationer, parolee, person placed on suspended imposition of sentence, or person on post-release supervision. (a)(1) A person who is placed on supervised probation or suspended imposition of sentence or is released on parole or post-release supervision under this chapter is required to agree to a waiver as a condition of his or her supervised probation, suspended imposition of sentence, parole, or postrelease supervision that allows any certified law enforcement officer or Division of Community Correction officer to conduct a warrantless search of his or her person, place of residence, motor vehicle, or other real or personal property, including without limitation a cellular or electronic device under his or her control or possession, at any time, day or night, *MBM224* 04/02/2025 5:37:11 PM MBM224 HB1979 whenever …

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Sponsors

• Jimmie Gazaway (R, 31) · primary sponsor
• Blake Johnson (R, 21)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2025: Notification that HB1979 is now Act 983
2. April 16, 2025: Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
3. April 16, 2025: TO BE ENROLLED
4. April 16, 2025: Returned from the Senate as passed.
5. April 16, 2025: Returned to the House as passed.
6. April 16, 2025: Read the third time and passed.
7. April 14, 2025: Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
8. April 9, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
9. April 9, 2025: Received from the House.
10. April 9, 2025: Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1338 (April 16, 2025): 30 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1094 (April 9, 2025): 84 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #642 (March 19, 2025): 70 yea, 23 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #641 (March 19, 2025): 72 yea, 20 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1979?

HB1979 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW WARRANTLESS SEARCHES BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A PERSON PLACED ON SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

What does HB1979 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend arkansas law to allow warrantless searches by a law enforcement officer of a person placed on suspended imposition of sentence; and for other purposes. subtitle an act to amend arkansas law to allow warrantless searches by a law enforcement officer of a person placed on suspended imposition of sentence; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1979?

Chaptered as of April 22, 2025. Latest action: Notification that HB1979 is now Act 983 (April 22, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1979?

Jimmie Gazaway (R, 31), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1979?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1979