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AR HB1240

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Petty

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Sarah's Law" to amend Arkansas Code provisions governing access to child maltreatment investigation records and reports.

  • Restricts unrepresented alleged offenders and report subjects from receiving digital recordings of victim interviews, victim health information, victim addresses, parent/caretaker contact information, family composition details, and services provided to victims.

  • Allows alleged offenders to view victim interview recordings in camera (privately) at the Prosecuting Attorney's office, even if unrepresented by counsel.

  • Applies restrictions across three code sections: § 12-18-710(e)(1) for completed investigations pending due process, § 12-18-909(g)(3) for true reports, and § 12-18-910(f)(2) for unsubstantiated reports.

Legislative Description

To Create An Act Known As "sarah's Law".

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

2/19/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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