AR HB1762

Establishes the "Child Abuse Protection Law" as the official name for this legislation.

Amends Arkansas Code § 12-18-506 to require the Department of Human Services or Division of Arkansas State Police to notify employers, licensing authorities, and other relevant entities when the Child Abuse Hotline receives reports of abuse, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation by alleged offenders who work with children, elderly, individuals with disabilities, or individuals with mental illness.

Requires licensing authorities that receive notification of pending investigations involving facility employees to consider whether to notify other nearby licensed facilities of the investigation, with rules to be promulgated by the departments and divisions.

Mandates that all notifications under this section receive prior approval from a responsible manager before being made and requires immediate notification to previously notified parties if investigations determine there is no preponderance of evidence that children are at risk.

Requires the Department of Human Services and Division of Arkansas State Police to file final rules implementing notification procedures with the Secretary of State by January 1, 2024, or as soon as practicable after Legislative Council approval.