AR SB741

Creates the offense of wireless communication device stalking of a child for persons 20 years or older who use wireless devices to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice children 15 years or younger to arrange meetings for sexual purposes.

Establishes penalty of Class B felony for attempting to arrange a meeting with a child (whether or not meeting occurs) and Class A felony if an actual meeting takes place.

Makes it unlawful to knowingly transmit material harmful to a minor using a wireless communication device, with violations constituting a Class A misdemeanor for persons 18 years or older.

Defines "harmful to a minor" as material depicting nudity or sexual conduct that appeals to prurient interest, is patently offensive by community standards, and lacks serious literary, scientific, medical, artistic, or political value for minors.

Provides defenses to transmission charges if sender is a parent, guardian, spouse, or relative within third degree of consanguinity, or has parental or guardian consent.