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AR HB1839

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lee Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Prepaid Mobile Device Protection Act as Chapter 118 of Arkansas Code Title 4

  • Makes it unlawful for any unrelated adult to purchase a prepaid mobile device or refill wireless communication services for a minor, or provide funds to a minor for such purposes

  • Defines "person" as an individual unrelated to a minor, explicitly excluding parents, grandparents, stepparents, legal guardians, and other legal custodians

  • Establishes a violation penalty of a minimum fine of $100 for anyone who purchases prepaid mobile devices or wireless services for minors or knowingly provides funds for such purchases

  • Approved April 16, 2019

Legislative Description

To Establish The Prepaid Mobile Device Protection Act.

Last Action

Notification that HB1839 is now Act 1053

4/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce4/3/2019
Insurance and Commerce3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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