Creates an enhanced penalty for theft of cargo.

Amends Arkansas law to create enhanced penalties for cargo theft by first defining key terms like "cargo" and "moving in commerce". Defines "cargo" as commercial shipments of goods, freight, or other items being transported through various means such as trucks, trains, aircraft, or storage facilities, while excluding direct-to-consumer goods. Introduces an additional penalty for theft of cargo, allowing prosecutors to seek up to ten extra years of imprisonment for those convicted of stealing cargo. Prosecutors must provide written notification to the defendant, which can be included in the initial charging documents. The additional sentence would be served consecutively to any other sentence and would not be eligible for earned release credits. Includes an emergency clause, citing the significant economic impact of cargo theft on businesses and consumers, and declares the law will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor, expiration of the Governor's review period, or override of a potential veto.

Pending Committee action.

02/25/2025 Read first time in Senate, Rules suspended, Read second time. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.