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AR SB207
Bill
Status
Passed
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
- Canvassers collecting signatures for initiative and referendum petitions must disclose to potential signers that petition fraud is a criminal offense before obtaining their signature
- Disclosure must be made verbally, or if verbal notification is impossible, through a written document provided separately from all other petition materials
- Failure by a canvasser to make the required disclosure constitutes a violation under Arkansas Code § 7-9-103(c) regarding falsification of petition-related materials
- Declared an emergency to take effect immediately upon Governor approval (approved 2/27/25) to avoid disrupting the initiative process for the 2026 general election
- Contains a severability clause ensuring other provisions remain valid if any portion is found invalid
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Initiative And Referendum Petitions; To Require A Canvasser To Disclose That Petition Fraud Is A Criminal Offense; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB207 is now Act 218
2/27/2025
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/24/2025
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/12/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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