Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1717

Introduced
3/10/25  
Refer
3/10/25  
Report Pass
3/12/25  
Engrossed
3/13/25  
Refer
3/13/25  
Refer
3/31/25  
Refer
4/2/25  
Refer
4/7/25  
Report Pass
4/7/25  
Refer
4/9/25  
Report Pass
4/14/25  
Enrolled
4/15/25  
Enrolled
4/16/25  
Chaptered
4/21/25  

Caption

To Create The Arkansas Children And Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act.

Impact

If enacted, HB1717 would significantly amend the existing framework related to children's online privacy. It would impose stringent requirements for operators to maintain transparency about the information they collect and how it will be used. Furthermore, it establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Attorney General, allowing for civil actions against non-compliant operators. This legislation aims to foster a safer digital environment for minors amid growing concerns over data privacy and security.

Summary

House Bill 1717, known as the Arkansas Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, is designed to safeguard the online privacy of minors by regulating how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by operators of websites, online services, and applications targeted at children and teens. The bill defines 'children' as individuals aged twelve or younger and 'teens' as those aged thirteen to seventeen. Operators are required to provide clear disclosures regarding data collection practices and obtain verifiable consent from parents or guardians before collecting personal information from children.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB1717 revolve around the enforcement provisions and definitions provided within the bill, particularly the scope of what constitutes personal information and the obligations of operators. Critics might argue that excessive regulation could place undue burdens on businesses, especially smaller operators trying to comply with comprehensive requirements. Additionally, there may be debates over how effectively the bill can enforce compliance and whether it adequately addresses the evolving nature of digital interactions among minors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SB495

To Create The Protect Arkansas Act; To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Sentencing And Parole; To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Certain Criminal Offenses; And To Create The Legislative Recidivism Reduction Task Force.

AR SB295

To Amend The Arkansas Renewable Energy Development Act Of 2001; To Prevent Cost-shifting And Ensure Fairness To All Ratepayers; To Create The Customer Protections For Net-metering Customers Act; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB396

To Create The Social Media Safety Act; To Require Age Verification For Use Of Social Media; And To Clarify Liability For Failure To Perform Age Verification For Use Of Social Media And Illegal Retention Of Data.

AR SB294

To Create The Learns Act; To Amend Various Provisions Of The Arkansas Code As They Relate To Early Childhood Through Grade Twelve Education In The State Of Arkansas; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1593

To Create The Arkansas Fourth Amendment Protection Act; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Collection Of Electronic Data And Metadata.

AR HB1680

To Create The Arkansas Private Lands Conservation Income Tax Credit Act.

AR SB416

To Create The Imagination Library Of Arkansas Program; And To Create The Imagination Library Of Arkansas Program Fund.

AR HB1189

To Create The Arkansas Behavior Analyst Licensure Act.

AR HB1797

To Create The "arkansas Red Flag Law"; And To Create An Extreme Risk Protection Order And Warrant.

AR SB365

To Create The Arkansas Student Due Process And Protection Act; And To Establish Procedural Protections For Student Conduct Disciplinary Proceedings At Public Two-year And Four-year Institutions Of Higher Education.

Similar Bills

AR HB1082

To Create The Arkansas Children And Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act.

MN SF2810

Minnesota Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

MN HF2257

Minnesota Age-Appropriate Design Code Act created, obligations placed on businesses regarding children's consumer information, and attorney general enforcement provided.

VT H0712

An act relating to age-appropriate design code

VA HB707

Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children.

VA SB361

Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children.

VT S0289

An act relating to age-appropriate design code

CA AB249

Political Reform Act of 1974: campaign disclosures.