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AR SB207

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 12-12-928 to Arkansas Code Title 12, Chapter 12, Subchapter 9 prohibiting persons required to register as sex offenders from serving as firefighters for volunteer fire departments.

  • Defines "volunteer fire department" as a fire department where firefighters actively engage in fire suppression, rescue, pump operation, or other firefighting activities on a voluntary basis or receive less than $5,000 in total compensation during the taxable year.

  • Applies the prohibition to all individuals on the sex offender registry regardless of the specific offense or circumstances.

Legislative Description

Prohibiting A Person Required To Register As A Sex Offender From Being A Firefighter For A Volunteer Fire Department.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2019

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