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AR SB555
AR SB555To 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.
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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2025
04/18/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; TO MAKE AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AVAILABLE TO A VICTIM OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to Arkansas law concerning video voyeurism. First, it extends the statute of limitations for video voyeurism, allowing prosecution within one year after the offense is discovered by the victim, effectively giving victims more time to report such crimes. Second, the bill clarifies that being in a romantic relationship with the victim is not a legal defense for committing video voyeurism, which means perpetrators cannot use their prior or existing relationship as a way to avoid prosecution. Third, the bill expands the definition of "domestic abuse" to include acts of video voyeurism, which means victims of such offenses can now potentially seek an order of protection. These changes aim to provide stronger legal protections for individuals who have been secretly observed, photographed, filmed, or videotaped without their consent, regardless of their relationship with the perpetrator, and to give victims more legal recourse and time to seek justice.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Notification that SB555 is now Act 765 (on 04/18/2025)
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