HB1028

House Bill 1028 is a technical amendment bill that updates the terminology used throughout the Arkansas Code. The primary purpose is to replace the term 'child pornography' with the term 'child sexual abuse material.' This change is applied consistently across various statutes, including those related to statutes of limitations, sex offender registration, criminal definitions, and professional licensing disqualifications. The legislation does not alter the underlying criminal prohibitions or the associated penalties, which remain in effect under the new terminology. It effectively updates the language used in the law to align with modern terminology used by law enforcement and advocates regarding the exploitation of children.