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AR SB271

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mark Johnson

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-71-213(a)(3) to clarify the loitering offense as it relates to solicitation for charity or gifts
  • Removes the blanket prohibition on asking for charity or gifts while lingering in public spaces
  • Establishes that loitering for solicitation purposes is only illegal when done in a harassing or threatening manner, likely to cause alarm, or creating a traffic hazard or impediment
  • Applies to conduct on sidewalks, roadways, public rights-of-way, public parking lots, public transportation vehicles or facilities, or private property
  • Approved March 9, 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend The Offense Of Loitering.

Last Action

Notification that SB271 is now Act 255

3/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2023
Judiciary2/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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