Bills

TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT TO ENSURE THAT SEDATION DENTISTRY IS COVERED BY RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS.

ACT 967Recent Action: Notification that HB1840 is now Act 967 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:45 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE L. Johnson, Irvin

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REVENUE INVESTMENT IN VITAL EMS SYSTEMS (ARRIVES) ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REVENUE INVESTMENT IN VITAL EMS SYSTEMS (ARRIVES) FUND FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCIES.

ACT 1021Recent Action: Notification that HB1841 is now Act 1021 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:07 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE L. Johnson, Irvin

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES REVIEW COORDINATOR; AND TO PLACE THE OFFICE WITHIN THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

ACT 953Recent Action: Notification that HB1842 is now Act 953 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:42 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Tosh

CONCERNING RECORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS KEPT BY THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.

ACT 954Recent Action: Notification that HB1843 is now Act 954 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:42 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Tosh

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO JUMPS FROM A MOVING VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE WHILE FLEEING.

ACT 822Recent Action: Notification that HB1844 is now Act 822 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:28 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Tosh, D. Wallace

TO ALLOW THE ELECTRONIC ADMINISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE OWNERSHIP OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC LIEN, TITLING, AND REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SECURE DIGITAL TITLE SYSTEM.

ACT 926Recent Action: Notification that HB1845 is now Act 926 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:31 a.m. CT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION — HOUSE Holcomb, Hill

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS 2036 COMMISSION.

ACT 946Recent Action: Notification that HB1846 is now Act 946 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:35 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE S. Meeks, Irvin

TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE SELF-EXCLUSION LIST.

ACT 798Recent Action: Notification that HB1847 is now Act 798 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:11 p.m. CT

HOUSE RULES McAlindon, J. Payton

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRESUMPTION THAT AN AWARD OF JOINT CUSTODY BETWEEN PARENTS IS IN A CHILD'S BEST INTEREST WHEN THERE IS DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:11 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Hudson, Irvin, Eubanks, K. Moore, McCullough

TO ALLOW FOR THE CROSS DEPUTIZATION OF MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, STATE, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ON FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED TRIBAL LAND WITHIN THE STATE.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:41 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Gramlich, J. Boyd

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES; TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 867Recent Action: Notification that HB1850 is now Act 867 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:49 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE L. Johnson, Irvin, Perry

TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD, FOOD INGREDIENTS, AND PREPARED FOOD SOLD IN A PUBLIC, COMMON, HIGH SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE CAFETERIA OR DINING FACILITY.

ACT 714Recent Action: Notification that HB1851 is now Act 714 · Apr 16, 2025, 4:08 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAX — SENATE Jean, Crowell

TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT TO REPAIR FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 12:58 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE J. Moore, Stone

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGENCY RELATIONSHIP AND DUTIES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE LICENSES; AND TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF DUAL AGENCY.

ACT 835Recent Action: Notification that HB1853 is now Act 835 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:36 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE J. Moore, C. Penzo, Hawk, Hester, J. Dotson

TO EXEMPT A HOME CAREGIVER FROM HOME CAREGIVER TRAINING IF HE OR SHE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED TRAINING.

ACT 643Recent Action: Notification that HB1854 is now Act 643 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:41 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Bentley, Flippo

TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

ACT 818Recent Action: Notification that HB1855 is now Act 818 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:27 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE Ennett, K. Hammer, J. Scott

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES; AND TO INCREASE THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS BY A LICENSEE.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Apr 3, 2025, 8:40 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE Ennett, D. Wallace, K. Ferguson

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX ON THE SALE OF A NEW OR USED MOTORBOAT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECT PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX ON A MOTORBOAT SOLD BY A MOTORBOAT DEALER.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Apr 14, 2025, 8:36 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE L. Johnson, J. Boyd, Henley

TO REQUIRE A PEDIATRICIAN TO SCREEN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AT THE YEARLY WELL-CHILD VISIT; AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS COVER TYPE 1 DIABETES SCREENINGS.

Recent Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 9, 2025, 8:37 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE Ladyman

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MASTECTOMIES.

ACT 561Recent Action: Notification that HB1859 is now Act 561 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:08 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE Rose, J. Bryant, Achor, D. Garner, G. Leding, Hudson

TO MODIFY THE PERIOD THAT A VISITING QUALIFYING PATIENT REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD IS VALID; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR RENEWAL OF A QUALIFYING PATIENT REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD.

Recent Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on HOUSE RULES · Apr 10, 2025, 8:38 a.m. CT

HOUSE RULES Duffield, C. Penzo, G. Leding

TO MAKE OPERATION OF AN ILLEGAL ONLINE CASINO OR SPORTS BETTING A FELONY; TO CREATE THE INTERACTIVE GAMING ACT; TO REGULATE INTERNET GAMING AND INCLUDE NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS GAMES AND GAMING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Recent Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 7, 2025, 8:45 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Duffield, J. Scott, Barnes, F. Allen, J. Richardson, K. Ferguson, McGruder, Perry

TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION RELATED TO MAINTAINING, SUPPORTING, AND CARING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:33 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE J. Mayberry, Crowell, K. Brown

TO AMEND THE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT MANAGER ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 836Recent Action: Notification that HB1863 is now Act 836 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:36 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE L. Johnson, Irvin, Perry

TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN STUDENT INSTRUCTION; AND TO CREATE A STANDARDIZED FLEXIBLE SCHOOL CALENDAR SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Recent Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 8, 2025, 8:46 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE Andrews, J. English

TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST A CHILD.

ACT 976Recent Action: Notification that HB1865 is now Act 976 · Apr 22, 2025, 3:59 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Vaught, Gilmore, Barnett, C. Tucker, Clowney, Gazaway, Hudson, L. Johnson, M. Brown, Maddox, Pearce, R. Scott Richardson, Rose

TO CREATE ELI'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO INSTALL AN AUDIO RECORDING DEVICE IN EACH LOCKER ROOM AND DRESSING ROOM ON THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUS.

ACT 908Recent Action: Notification that HB1866 is now Act 908 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:26 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Brooks, J. Dotson

TO ESTABLISH THE NO GOVERNMENT TRESPASSING ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT GAME WARDEN TRESPASS ONTO PRIVATE LAND.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Apr 3, 2025, 8:40 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE B. McKenzie

TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO PAY A FAIR AND REASONABLE SERVICE FEE DIRECTLY TO A FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR FIREFIGHTING SERVICES BASED ON TIME ON SCENE.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:29 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE L. Johnson, K. Hammer

TO CREATE THE MATERNAL OUTCOMES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO ORGANIZE MATERNAL HEALTH RESOURCES.

ACT 868Recent Action: Notification that HB1869 is now Act 868 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:50 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE L. Johnson, Irvin

CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS; AND TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROVIDE A VOTER REGISTRATION LIST TO FEDERAL COURTS.

ACT 840Recent Action: Notification that HB1870 is now Act 840 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:37 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Wing, M. McKee

TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FOR DEFENDANTS WHO REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THEIR PROBATION OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Gazaway, Gilmore

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES THAT MAY BE COLLECTED BY A COUNTY SHERIFF; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY SHERIFF TO COLLECT FEES FOR ATTEMPTED SERVICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

ACT 693Recent Action: Notification that HB1872 is now Act 693 · Apr 16, 2025, 4:03 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Gazaway, Gilmore

CONCERNING NOTIFICATION TO PERSONS ELECTED TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE YEARS OF SERVICE REMAINING BEFORE REACHING THE LIMITATION ON SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:15 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE B. McKenzie

AN ACT TO AMEND THE USE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT AWARDED TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003.

ACT 795Recent Action: Notification that HB1874 is now Act 795 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:10 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE B. McKenzie, B. Davis

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE MANDATORY PERIOD FOR THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.

ACT 841Recent Action: Notification that HB1875 is now Act 841 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:40 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Tosh, Crowell, Barnes, Beaty Jr., Beck, Bentley, Breaux, Crawford, Duffield, Eaves, Gazaway, Henley, Holcomb, Hollowell, J. Moore, Jean, Joey Carr, Ladyman, Lundstrum, M. McElroy, Maddox, McAlindon, McGruder, Milligan, Pearce, Perry, Puryear, R. Burkes, Rye, Schulz, Walker, Wooten

REGARDING THE OWNERSHIP OF MODEL TRAINING AND CONTENT GENERATED BY A GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOL.

ACT 927Recent Action: Notification that HB1876 is now Act 927 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:31 a.m. CT

TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS — SENATE R. Scott Richardson, J. Bryant

CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES RELATED TO POSSESSION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL THAT DEPICTS A CHILD; AND TO INCLUDE A COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGE THAT IS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM THE IMAGE OF A CHILD.

ACT 977Recent Action: Notification that HB1877 is now Act 977 · Apr 22, 2025, 3:59 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE S. Meeks, J. Bryant, Achor, B. McKenzie, Barnes, Barnett, Beaty Jr., Beck, Bentley, Breaux, Brooks, Crawford, Eubanks, Furman, Gramlich, Hollowell, J. Mayberry, J. Moore, K. Brown, Ladyman, Lundstrum, Lynch, M. Brown, M. Shepherd, Maddox, McAlindon, McGrew, McGruder, Milligan, Nazarenko, Painter, Pearce, R. Burkes, Richmond, Rose, Rye, Underwood, Vaught

TO ENSURE EARLY VOTING ACCESS FOR ARKANSANS RESIDING IN POPULATION CENTERS; AND TO REQUIRE A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO CONDUCT EARLY VOTING IN A CITY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.

ACT 978Recent Action: Notification that HB1878 is now Act 978 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE McGruder

TO REQUIRE ALL CITY COUNCILS AND COUNTY QUORUM COURTS TO POST VIDEO RECORDINGS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS; AND TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCILS OR COUNTY QUORUM COURTS TO BE RECORDED IN VIDEO FORMAT.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:16 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Lundstrum, K. Hammer