Bill > HB1843

This bill amends Arkansas Code § 12-12-312, which governs the release of confidential and privileged records maintained by the State Crime Laboratory, by adding the Arkansas Drug Director to the list of individuals who may access these records. Specifically, the bill allows the Arkansas Drug Director to receive confidential and privileged records from the State Crime Laboratory, expanding the existing authorized recipients of such sensitive information. This change suggests a potential need for the Drug Director to have access to specialized crime laboratory records for drug-related policy, enforcement, or coordination purposes, though the precise rationale is not detailed in the bill text.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1843&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R