On Mar. 20, ARK LEG passed bill on disclosure of abuse allegations.
ARK LEG enacted bill HB 1643 on disclosure of allegations of sexual abuse, harassment
Amends ARK LEG 11-3-204 on hiring practices, references to prospective employers.
Bill Provisions
Allows a current or former employer to disclose substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or harassment by the current or former employee to a prospective employer.
Also resignation by former employee during pending investigation of alleged abuse.
Disclosure permitted upon receipt of written consent from current or former employee.
Legislative History
On Mar. 3, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 10, 2025, bill passed House.
On Mar. 10, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 18, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 20, 2025, bill was approved by the governor and was assigned as Act 369.
Effectiveness
Legislation takes effect 90 days after sine die adjournment, i.e. effective Jul. 15, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Act 369, Bill HB1643, 3/20/2025; Citation: ARK LEG 11-3-204;
