Arkansas Passes Privacy Bill That Could Kill Street Photogra

[Panther_99FS]

http://petapixel.com/2015/03/29/arka...t-photography/

[Naismith]

quote "Exemptions include advertisements, political or newsworthy photos, photos in which the individual is not named or singled out, and a few other niche cases. You can read the entire text of the bill for yourself"


Of course taken to its ridiculous conclusion then the state/city should have to get permission to photograph you with traffic cameras etc.

There must be more pressing items that require legislation in Arkansas.

[Panther_99FS]

It passed...
https://fstoppers.com/news/arkansas-...al-state-65704

[ViperPilot2]

It passed...
https://fstoppers.com/news/arkansas-...al-state-65704

In the same article, it appears that the Governor vetoed the Bill, because...

Update -- 3pm EST March 30th

As a result of the public outcry of Bill SB-79, Governor Asa Hutchinson has chosen to veto the bill in question. Along with his action of vetoing the bill, Gov. Hutchinson released the following statement --

In its current form, the bill unnecessarily restricts free expression and thus could have a chilling effect on freedom of speech and freedom of the press. In addition, SB79 exempts certain types of noncommercial speech while failing to exempt other forms of noncommercial speech. The absence of these exemptions could result in unnecessary litigation and suppress Arkansans who engage in artistic expression.

[Naismith]

Land of the free eh?