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AR SB10

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Trent Garner

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits Level 3 and Level 4 registered sex offenders from wearing masks or costumes at Halloween-related events where minors are present

  • 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

  • Violations constitute a Class D felony

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2019
Judiciary1/24/2019
Judiciary1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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