This bill amends Arkansas law to introduce penalties for specific actions involving state employees. It establishes that if an individual threatens physical injury or property damage to a state employee while they are performing their job duties, and the individual is aware or should be aware that the person is a state employee, they can be charged with an unclassified misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the penalty can include a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. Additionally, repeat offenders may face a Class D felony charge.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if a state employee improperly alerts an individual or entity about a state investigation for reasons other than legitimate investigatory needs, they too can be charged with an unclassified misdemeanor, with similar penalties. For subsequent offenses, the state employee may be charged with a Class D felony and will be dismissed from public employment upon conviction. The new section added to the Arkansas Code is designated as 21-1-107, detailing these penalties for actions by or against state employees.