This bill aims to create a specific designation for registered sex offenders on driver's licenses and identification cards in Arkansas. It amends the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997 and the laws regarding the issuance of licenses and permits. The new provisions require that the Office of Driver Services obtain information from applicants regarding their sex offender status, including whether they are required to register and their classification level. If an applicant is classified as a Level 3 or Level 4 sex offender, a designation will be placed on their driver's license or identification card to inform law enforcement of their status.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that before issuing a driver's license or identification card to an applicant who is required to have a designation, proof of registration as a sex offender must be provided. The Office of Driver Services is granted the authority to determine the design and placement of the designation on the cards and to create rules for the administration of this new section. The bill includes specific legal language to facilitate these changes, including the addition of new subdivisions and sections to the existing law.

Statutes affected:
HB 1984: 12-12-913(a)
Act 984: 12-12-913(a)