AR HB1492

Repeals existing Arkansas Code § 20-9-102 regarding shaken baby syndrome educational materials and replaces it with a comprehensive new subchapter (Subchapter 13) known as Carter's Law.

Directs the Department of Health to develop and make available on its website educational materials about shaken baby syndrome for new parents within one year of the law's effective date.

Requires distribution of shaken baby syndrome educational materials by child birth educators, pediatric and obstetric offices, hospitals, freestanding birthing centers, and child care facilities to expectant parents, new parents, and child care employees.

Allows individuals and entities to develop and distribute their own approved shaken baby syndrome educational materials at their own expense if approved by the Department of Health.

Requires investigative agencies to identify cases of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma in child maltreatment investigations and mandates the Department of Human Services include this data in annual Arkansas Child Welfare Report Cards.