The bill aims to abolish the panic defense in the prosecution of violent crimes in Arkansas. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 5-2-623, which states that a defendant cannot use the panic defense based on the victim's sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sex assigned at birth as a justification for their violent conduct.

By eliminating the panic defense, the bill seeks to limit the defenses available to individuals charged with violent crimes, ensuring that such defenses cannot be based on the victim's identity or characteristics. This legislative change is intended to promote accountability and reduce the potential for discrimination in legal defenses related to violent acts.