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AR SB1000

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Keith Ingram

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Chapter 118 to Arkansas Code Title 4 governing wireless communications devices
  • Defines "smart phone" as a cellular phone or mobile device built on a smart phone operating system with advanced computing capability and network connectivity, excluding feature phones, laptops, tablets, and e-readers
  • Requires all smart phones manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, sold or purchased in Arkansas to be equipped with preloaded antitheft functionality or be capable of downloading such applications
  • Mandates antitheft functionality applications be available to purchasers at no cost
  • Establishes knowing violations as a Class A misdemeanor

Legislative Description

To Reduce The Theft Of Mobile Devices; To Protect The Privacy Of Victims Of Thefts Of Mobile Devices; And To Require Antitheft Functionality On Mobile Devices.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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