The bill aims to make technical corrections to Title 12 of the Arkansas Code, which pertains to law enforcement, emergency management, and military affairs. Key amendments include the addition of clarifying language regarding the disclosure of sex offender registration records, specifically mentioning the parole, post-release supervision, or probation office. Additionally, the Arkansas Crime Information Center is authorized to develop a computerized victim notification system, with changes to the language surrounding the status notifications for inmates, parolees, and probationers, as well as updates to the eligibility criteria for Department of Corrections employees to carry concealed handguns.

Further amendments include clarifications in the Child Maltreatment Act regarding the definition of a child, and a correction in the reference to the Office of Criminal Detention Facilities Review Coordinator, which is now established within the Department of Public Safety instead of the Department of Corrections. The bill emphasizes that these changes are technical in nature and do not alter the substantive law, ensuring that any conflicts with previously passed acts are addressed appropriately.

Statutes affected:
HB 1356: 12-12-913(j), 12-12-1201, 5-2-301, 12-12-919, 12-15-208, 25-19-101, 12-18-103(14), 12-26-103(a)
Act 172: 12-12-913(j), 12-12-1201, 5-2-301, 12-12-919, 12-15-208, 25-19-101, 12-18-103(14), 12-26-103(a)