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AR HB1540

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shepherd

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/22/2017
Judiciary2/20/2017
Judiciary2/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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