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AR HB1967

AR HB1967
To Amend The Law Concerning The Unlawful Distribution Of Sexual Images Or Recordings.


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Introduced
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF SEXUAL IMAGES OR RECORDINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arkansas law regarding the unlawful distribution of intimate images by expanding and clarifying the existing statute. The bill defines key terms like "identifiable" (meaning a person can be recognized by their face, likeness, or additional identifying information) and "intimate image" (an image depicting a person in nudity or engaging in sexual activities). Under the new provisions, it is illegal for a person 18 or older to purposely distribute an intimate image of an identifiable person without their consent, regardless of how the image was originally created or obtained. The bill establishes different levels of criminal penalties based on the circumstances of the offense: a Class C felony for repeat offenses, a Class D felony if the distribution was intended to cause harm or for financial gain, and a Class A misdemeanor for other instances. The law also includes provisions for court orders during pretrial release and explicitly excludes telecommunications and information service providers from liability for content distributed by others. These changes aim to provide stronger legal protections against non-consensual sharing of intimate images, often referred to as "revenge porn."

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that HB1967 is now Act 981 (on 04/22/2025)

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