TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES.

SB 3 prohibits discrimination or preferential treatment by the State of Arkansas and public entities like schools, hospitals, and government agencies. It directly affects state agencies and public bodies by requiring them to treat all individuals equally under the law. The key provision establishes legal remedies: if a court finds a violation, it can order injunctive relief (stopping the discriminatory practice) and award court costs and attorney fees to the affected party. This law became effective as Act 116 after passing the Arkansas legislature in February 2025.