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AR SB751

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stubblefield

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing property owners or operators to sue persons who knowingly access nonpublic areas without authorization and engage in acts exceeding their authority to enter
  • Defines prohibited acts by employees entering employer premises without authorization for reasons other than seeking employment, including capturing data/documents, recording images or sound, placing surveillance devices, conspiring in theft, or substantially interfering with property ownership
  • Establishes joint liability for persons who knowingly direct, assist, compensate, or induce others to violate this section
  • Authorizes courts to award prevailing parties equitable relief, compensatory damages, attorneys' fees and costs, and additional damages of $5,000 per day for violations
  • Exempts state agencies, state-funded institutions of higher education, and law enforcement officers engaged in lawful investigations from the section's provisions

Legislative Description

To Create A Cause Of Action For Unauthorized Access To Another Person's Property; And Concerning Access To Another Person's Property.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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