Arkansas SB485: TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF A SENTENCE, PROBATION, PAROLE, AND POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to reduce recidivism; to amend the law concerning the suspended imposition of a sentence, probation, parole, and post-release supervision; and for other purposes. subtitle to reduce recidivism; and to amend the law concerning the suspended imposition of a sentence, probation, parole, and post-release supervision.

From the enrolled text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF A SENTENCE, PROBATION, PAROLE, AND POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF A SENTENCE, PROBATION, PAROLE, AND POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 5-4-101, concerning definitions with respect to the disposition of offenders, is amended to add an additional subdivision to read as follows: (8) "Criminogenic" means those factors which are static and dynamic personal and situational characteristics that increase the risk of criminality and reoffending. SECTION 2. Arkansas Code § 5-4-303(a), concerning the requirements that a court shall attach as conditions of the suspension of a sentence or probation, is amended to read as follows: (a)(1) If a court suspends imposition of sentence on a defendant or places him or her on probation, the court shall attach such conditions as are reasonably necessary to assist the defendant in leading a law-abiding life. (2) Conditions attached by the court shall be narrowly tailored: *CEB177* 04-03-2025 09:20:34 CEB177 As Engrossed: S4/3/25 SB485 (A) To account for the rehabilitation of the defendant and for public safety; and (B) To the criminogenic risks and needs of the defendant. …

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Sponsors

• Clarke Tucker (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Jimmie Gazaway (R, 31)
• Carol Dalby (R, 100)
• Ben Gilmore (R, 1)

Latest actions

1. April 18, 2025: Notification that SB485 is now Act 670
2. April 10, 2025: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
3. April 10, 2025: Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
4. April 9, 2025: ORDERED ENROLLED
5. April 9, 2025: Returned from the House as passed.
6. April 9, 2025: Returned to the Senate as passed.
7. April 9, 2025: Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
8. April 8, 2025: Returned by the Committee Do Pass
9. April 7, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
10. April 7, 2025: RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE

Votes

• House Roll Call #1142 (April 9, 2025): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #852 (April 7, 2025): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #466 (March 10, 2025): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #186 (February 12, 2025): 27 yea, 6 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB485?

SB485 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF A SENTENCE, PROBATION, PAROLE, AND POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION.

What does SB485 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to reduce recidivism; to amend the law concerning the suspended imposition of a sentence, probation, parole, and post-release supervision; and for other purposes. subtitle to reduce recidivism; and to amend the law concerning the suspended imposition of a sentence, probation, parole, and post-release supervision.

What is the status of SB485?

Chaptered as of April 18, 2025. Latest action: Notification that SB485 is now Act 670 (April 18, 2025).

Who sponsored SB485?

Clarke Tucker (D, 14), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB485?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB485