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AR SB668

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steve Harrelson

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-68-501(6) to redefine "material" so that Internet-distributed pornography is included when selling or loaning harmful material to minors under § 5-68-502(2)(A).

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-68-501(9) to redefine "performance" so that Internet-distributed performances are included when presenting harmful performances to minors under § 5-68-502(2)(A).

  • Establishes that violations of § 5-68-502(1) (display of harmful material) remain Class B misdemeanors.

  • Elevates violations of § 5-68-502(2) (selling, furnishing, or loaning harmful material to a minor) and § 5-68-502(3) (presenting harmful performances to a minor) from Class B misdemeanors to Class D felonies.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Offense Of Selling Or Loaning Pornography To A Minor To Include The Use Of The Internet And To Provide For An Enhanced Penalty.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/28/2011

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