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AR HB1188

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Meeks

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exemption to Arkansas Code § 17-40-103(a) for installation of security devices on property owned or leased by the person monitoring the device.

  • Defines "device" to include electrical, electronic, or mechanical alarm signal devices, burglar alarms, television cameras, or still cameras used to detect burglary, breaking and entering, shoplifting, pilferage, theft, holdup, or other illegal or unauthorized activity.

  • Requires technicians installing such devices to submit to state and national criminal background checks conducted by the Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

  • Mandates that criminal background checks conform to all applicable federal standards and include the taking of fingerprints.

  • Approved on April 12, 2021.

Legislative Description

Concerning Exemptions To The Private Security Agency, Private Investigator, And School Security Licensing And Credentialing Act.

Last Action

Notification that HB1188 is now Act 660

4/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/18/2021
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/8/2021
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/14/2021

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