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AR HB1437

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Defines "booking photograph" as a photograph taken by law enforcement during jail processing and "publish-for-pay website" as a privately-owned website charging fees to remove booking photographs.

  • Allows individuals to request removal of their booking photograph by submitting a written request including their name, date of birth, arrest date, and arresting agency name.

  • Requires publish-for-pay websites displaying Arkansas booking photographs to prominently display owner/operator contact information on the home page and provide a free method for verifying receipt of removal requests.

  • Mandates removal of booking photographs within 5 business days of a written request at no cost to the person requesting removal.

  • Holds non-compliant websites liable for civil penalties including compensatory damages, attorney's fees, and punitive damages; authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations and pursue injunctive relief.

Legislative Description

Concerning The Unlawful Use Of A Person's Booking Photograph On A Publish-for-pay Website.

Last Action

Notification that HB1437 is now Act 450

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2021
Judiciary2/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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