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AR HB1437
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Duffield
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AI Summary
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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
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Expands existing restrictions from Arkansas State Parks only to all public parks, including those owned by state, county, city, town, or political subdivision
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Repeals the previous law (§ 5-14-133) that only covered water parks owned or operated by local governments
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Defines "public park" broadly to include privately owned land with easements granted for public recreational use
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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