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AR HB1032

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Rye

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires internet content distributors selling products in Arkansas to include active blocking software that prevents access to obscene material, revenge pornography, prostitution websites, and human trafficking websites.

  • Imposes criminal penalties of up to one year imprisonment and/or fines up to $500 per prohibited image, video, audio depiction, or website for distributors who knowingly violate blocking requirements.

  • Allows distributors to deactivate blocking software for adults age 18+ who submit a written request, present identification, acknowledge a written warning, and pay a $20 one-time deactivation fee.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General, prosecuting attorneys, and private individuals to file civil actions seeking up to $500 per prohibited item or website that remains accessible more than 5 days after being reported.

  • Requires distributors to unblock non-obscene material within 5 days of being reported and to establish a reporting mechanism such as a website or call center for complaints.

  • Directs fines and deactivation fees into the Safe Harbor Fund for Sexually Exploited Children on a quarterly basis.

Legislative Description

Concerning Obscene Materials; To Be Known As The "human Trafficking And Child Exploitation Prevention Act"; And To Provide For Internet Blocking Capability.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

1/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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