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AR HB2121

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Richard Womack

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 21-1-106(c) to modify legal protections for citizens recording public events
  • Changes language so public officers or employees who violate recording rights "shall be" defended by the state and the state shall bear liability, rather than being sued only in personal capacity
  • Requires courts to construe the section consistently with First Amendment official capacity claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993
  • Prohibits punitive damages under this section
  • Limits parties to a single remedy for a single injury when suing under this section or other applicable law

Legislative Description

Concerning A Citizen's Right To Observe And Record Public Events.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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