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AR HB2007

Bill

Status

Passed

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Harold Copenhaver

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Arkansas Emergency Contact Information System under Arkansas Code Title 27, Chapter 16, Subchapter 13, to be administered by the Arkansas State Police in conjunction with other entities.

  • Limits system access to law enforcement for emergency notification purposes only and prohibits use in criminal investigations or for other purposes.

  • Defines "emergency" as unforeseen circumstances where a victim cannot independently communicate with emergency contacts and immediate notification is necessary, including motor vehicle accidents, other transportation accidents, natural disasters, and criminal victimization.

  • Makes participation voluntary for Arkansas driver's license and identification card holders, with each participant responsible for initiating, entering, modifying, and deleting their own emergency contact records and ensuring accuracy of information.

  • Allows system implementation only after funding is obtained and grants the Department of Arkansas State Police authority to promulgate rules for implementing the system.

Legislative Description

To Establish The Arkansas Emergency Contact Information System.

Last Action

Notification that HB2007 is now Act 590

4/2/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/25/2013
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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