The bill amends the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989 to update the criteria for designating extended juvenile jurisdiction for certain criminal offenses. It allows the state to request this designation in a delinquency petition or through a separate motion for juveniles aged fourteen or fifteen who are charged with specific serious crimes. The bill lists these crimes, which include capital murder, various degrees of murder, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and several others, expanding the scope of offenses that can lead to extended juvenile jurisdiction.

Additionally, the bill modifies the age threshold for juveniles eligible for extended jurisdiction, changing the requirement from being at least seventeen years old to at least sixteen. It also clarifies that if a juvenile engages in conduct that would be considered a felony if committed by an adult, they may be subject to this designation. The changes aim to provide a more comprehensive framework for handling serious offenses committed by juveniles, ensuring that appropriate legal measures can be taken based on the severity of the crime.