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AR SB555

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for video voyeurism prosecutions to one year after the offense is discovered or should reasonably have been discovered by the victim

  • Eliminates romantic relationship as a defense to video voyeurism charges, meaning offenders can be prosecuted even if they were in a romantic relationship with the victim

  • Expands the definition of "domestic abuse" to include video voyeurism, making victims eligible to obtain orders of protection against offenders

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-16-101 (video voyeurism), § 5-1-109(c) (statute of limitations exceptions), and § 9-15-103(4) (domestic abuse definition)

  • Approved April 17, 2025 as Act 765 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Offense Of Video Voyeurism; To Extend The Statute Of Limitations For The Offense Of Video Voyeurism; And To Make An Order Of Protection Available To A Victim Of Video Voyeurism.

Last Action

Notification that SB555 is now Act 765

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2025
Judiciary3/31/2025

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