AR SB8

Creates § 5-14-135 establishing that Level 3 or Level 4 registered sex offenders are prohibited from recording persons under 14 years of age and posting such recordings on online social media platforms or internet websites after being warned by a judge or probation/parole officer.

Makes it unlawful for qualifying sex offenders to record minors under 14 and post recordings in a manner suggesting intent to unlawfully incite prurient interest, classified as a Class D felony.

Establishes defenses including parental permission, the minor being in background or not the subject of recording, ancillary appearance to main subject, or recording use by news organizations.

Requires courts to notify registered sex offenders at sentencing that recording minors is prohibited if assessed as Level 3 or Level 4 offenders under § 5-4-109.

Mandates sex offender registration assessments include notification of the recording prohibition and requires parole or probation conditions include prohibition against recording persons under 14 years of age for Level 3 or Level 4 offenders.