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Senate passes bill removing parole eligibility for repeat violent felons who use firearms
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced and passed SP 300, which removes parole eligibility for certain repeat violent offenders convicted of crimes involving firearms. Supporters said it targets violent repeat offenders; DOC officials warned of large long‑term prison capacity and cost implications.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on an early morning voice vote passed SP 300, a measure that would make certain defendants convicted of felon‑in‑possession or related firearm offenses ineligible for parole when they have a prior violent felony, use a firearm in committing another felony, or were previously convicted under a similar law in another jurisdiction.
Sponsors and law‑enforcement witnesses framed the bill as aimed at “violent, repeat criminals,” not hunters or incidental firearm possessors. Scott Bradley, executive director of the Arkansas Sheriffs Association, said the measure…
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