HB1521

House Bill 1521 establishes a new criminal offense in Arkansas law titled 'disarming an officer.' The bill specifies that an individual commits this crime if they purposely use physical force to take a weapon or protective gear from a law enforcement officer with the intent to cause physical injury to the officer or another person. Specifically, the items covered include firearms, nightsticks, taser stun guns, personal protection chemical dispensing devices, and any other protective equipment or weapons carried by the officer that could cause injury. The offense of disarming an officer is categorized as a Class C felony under the provisions of this act.