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AR HB1540
Bill
Status
4/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shepherd
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AI Summary
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Adds definitions for "social media account" and "social media account information" to the sex offender registration code, including accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, SnapChat, YouTube, and similar platforms.
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Requires sex offenders to report social media account information in person to local law enforcement during registration verification and to report any changes within the specified timeframes.
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Modifies in-person reporting requirements throughout the code, emphasizing that address changes, verification updates, and other registration information must be reported in person rather than by mail or other means.
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Adds physical description of sex offender to information that must be publicly disclosed for Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 offenders on the Arkansas Crime Information Center's internet posting.
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Clarifies penalties for failure to comply with registration requirements, including Class C felony charges for failing to register, report address changes, or provide required registration information updates.
Legislative Description
Concerning The Registration Of Convicted Sex Offenders On The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry; Concerning Required Information On The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry; And Concerning In-person Reporting.
Last Action
Notification that HB1540 is now Act 916
4/5/2017