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AR HB1179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Justin Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-3-102(e) to add a new permanent disqualifying offense for professional licensure
  • Makes the following offenses grounds for permanent disqualification: engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for visual or print media, transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct, and pandering or possessing material depicting child sexual abuse
  • Also disqualifies individuals who use a child or consent to use a child in a sexual performance by producing, directing, or promoting such performances
  • Applies to offenses prohibited under Arkansas Code §§ 5-27-303, 5-27-304, 5-27-305, 5-27-402, and 5-27-403
  • Approved April 21, 2021

Legislative Description

To Add An Additional Permanent Disqualifying Offense On Criminal Background Checks For Professions And Occupations.

Last Action

Notification that HB1179 is now Act 826

4/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/29/2021
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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