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AR HB1437

Bill

Status

Passed

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Duffield

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Level 3 and Level 4 registered sex offenders from knowingly entering within 100 feet of water parks, swimming areas, or children's playgrounds in any public park

  • Expands existing restrictions from Arkansas State Parks only to all public parks, including those owned by state, county, city, town, or political subdivision

  • Repeals the previous law (§ 5-14-133) that only covered water parks owned or operated by local governments

  • Defines "public park" broadly to include privately owned land with easements granted for public recreational use

  • Violation is classified as a Class D felony; approved February 25, 2025

Legislative Description

To Prohibit A Person Required To Register As A Sex Offender From Entering A Water Park, Swimming Area, Or Children's Playground Of A Public Park.

Last Action

Notification that HB1437 is now Act 158

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2025
Judiciary2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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