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AR HB1032
Bill
Status
12/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Rye
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR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