The proposed legislation aims to create a specific designation for registered sex offenders on driver's licenses and identification cards in Arkansas. It amends the existing Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997 and the laws regarding the issuance of licenses and permits. The bill mandates that the Office of Driver Services must collect 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 ID card to identify them as a registered sex offender.

Additionally, the bill allows the Office of Motor Vehicle to access registration records for the purpose of issuing these designated licenses and IDs. It also grants the office the authority to determine the design and placement of the designation on the cards and to establish rules for the administration of this new requirement. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance public safety by ensuring that law enforcement can easily identify registered sex offenders through their identification documents.

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