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AR SB10
Bill
Status
3/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Trent Garner
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 5-14-135 to Arkansas Code prohibiting Level 3 and Level 4 registered sex offenders from knowingly distributing candy or items to minors as part of Halloween-related events occurring within 2 weeks before or after October 31
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Prohibits Level 3 and Level 4 registered sex offenders from wearing masks or costumes at Halloween-related events where minors are present
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Exceptions allow registered offenders who are parents or guardians to distribute candy to their own children or wear costumes when all minors present are their own children
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Violations constitute a Class D felony
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Provides affirmative defenses for wearing costumes at legitimate work-related events during normal business hours or engaging in commercial/retail sale of candy and Halloween merchandise
Legislative Description
Prohibiting A Registered Sex Offender From Participating In Certain Halloween-related Activities.
Last Action
Notification that SB10 is now Act 463
3/14/2019