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All 8,915 Active 18 In committee 7,296 Passed 567 Signed 5,255 Failed 2,679

died · Arkansas · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1573: TO REORGANIZE THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER INTERIM COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HB 1573 reorganizes the committee structure of the Arkansas House of Representatives by renaming 10 standing committees (e.g., Education, Public Safety, Health) and adjusting the subject matter areas they cover. It also establishes 10 corresponding subject-matter interim committees with similar focus areas. This procedural bill affects only the internal operations of the House and does not create new public policies or laws.

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1308: CONCERNING UNFAIR PRACTICES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACTS; AND TO REGULATE SOLICITING RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS AND TREE CONTRACTORS.

HB 1308 would have regulated how residential contractors and tree service companies solicit work, specifically targeting unfair practices in home repair contracts. The bill aimed to protect homeowners by prohibiting deceptive tactics (like falsely claiming licenses or insurance) during solicitation and requiring clear written terms before work begins. It directly affected homeowners entering repair agreements and contractors seeking residential clients. The bill was withdrawn by its author in April 2025 and did not become law.

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1674: TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN RURAL HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO CREATE THE HELPING ENHANCE ACCESS TO RURAL TREATMENT (HEART) ACT.

HB 1674, the HEART Act, would create an income tax credit for Arkansans who donate to qualifying rural hospitals. The credit would cover 100% of donations by individuals and up to 75% of donations by corporations. To qualify, hospitals must be located in rural counties (population under 50,000), participate in Medicaid and Medicare, provide charity care, and meet specific financial and operational criteria. The Department of Health would manage the program, maintain a list of approved hospitals, and require hospitals to use funds for healthcare services in rural communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1818: TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED CARE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

HB 1818, the "Medicaid Provider-Led Care Transparency and Accountability Act," establishes new standards for Arkansas Medicaid risk-based provider organizations. It requires these organizations to create a beneficiary and provider workgroup, pay for care coordination from capitated rates, prohibit "gag clauses" that restrict advocacy, and collect specific quality data for intellectual/developmental disability services. The bill also mandates standardized credentialing, limits audit frequency, and sets timelines for provider documentation. The bill was filed on March 17, 2025, referred to committee, and withdrawn by the author on April 14, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1997: TO CREATE A ZONING EXEMPTION FOR CHILDCARE FAMILY HOMES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB 1997 would exempt licensed childcare family homes from local zoning restrictions that typically prevent them from operating in residential areas across Arkansas. This directly affects childcare providers - especially those in rural communities - who currently face barriers to starting or expanding services due to restrictive zoning rules. The bill requires providers to still comply with health and safety regulations but removes zoning barriers, aiming to increase accessible childcare options. The General Assembly declared an emergency, stating that expanding childcare access is necessary for public health and safety. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment if signed by the governor.

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1727: TO AMEND THE FUNDING AVAILABLE TO ADULT EDUCATION CHARTER SCHOOLS.

HB 1727 requires adult education charter schools receiving state funding to submit annual reports on student graduation rates and post-graduation employment rates to state education officials and lawmakers. The bill mandates that funding for these schools be reviewed each year based on the data collected through these reports. This amendment, added to the bill on March 19, 2025, focuses on accountability rather than changing funding amounts. The bill was withdrawn by its author on April 14, 2025, and is no longer active.

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1816: TO PROHIBIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTHCARE INSURERS FROM USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES OR THE GENERATION OF MEDICAL RECORDS UNLESS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

HB 1816 prohibits Arkansas healthcare providers and insurers from using artificial intelligence in delivering healthcare services or creating medical records without specific approvals. It requires AI systems to first receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and pass verification by an independent quality assurance laboratory for accuracy, safety, and ethics. The bill directly affects hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and any entity providing healthcare services in Arkansas. It does not apply to dental-only plans, workers' compensation, or other excluded coverage types. Note: The bill was introduced on March 17, 2025, but was withdrawn by the author on April 14, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1811: TO AMEND PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LAW; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE PROOF OF PAYMENT OF A DEDUCTIBLE TO RECOUP RECOVERABLE DEPRECIATION UNDER PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LAW.

HB 1811 would have required property insurance policyholders to provide proof of deductible payment (such as canceled checks or receipts) before insurers could pay recoverable depreciation on claims. It directly affected homeowners and businesses filing property insurance claims, as well as property insurers handling those claims. The bill’s key provision would have allowed insurers to withhold recoverable depreciation payments until proof of deductible payment was received, and failure to pay deductibles would have been classified as a fraudulent insurance act. The bill was withdrawn on April 14, 2025, and is no longer active.

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1670: TO CREATE THE PRECEPTOR TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL OR COUNSELING PROFESSIONALS TO TRAIN CERTAIN STUDENTS WHO ARE LEARNING TO BECOME MEDICAL OR COUNSELING PROFESSIONALS.

HB 1670 would create a tax incentive program offering Arkansas income tax credits to licensed medical and counseling professionals who train students in accredited programs. Uncompensated preceptors (those not paid for mentoring) would receive $1,000 per student trained (capped at $10,000 yearly), while compensated preceptors (paid as independent contractors) would get a credit equal to their payment (capped at $6,000 yearly). The bill directly affects physicians, nurses, counselors, and physician assistants who mentor medical, nursing, counseling, or physician assistant students. Note: This bill was withdrawn by its author on April 14, 2025, and did not advance further.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1302: TO ADD DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TO THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT.

HB 1302 would have required Arkansas newborns to be screened for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe muscle-wasting disease, as part of the state's universal newborn screening program. The bill amended state law to add DMD to the list of conditions screened for, aligning with federal screening recommendations. This change would have directly affected all newborns in Arkansas by enabling earlier detection of DMD, potentially leading to faster intervention. The bill was withdrawn by its author on April 14, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1857: 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.

HB 1857 changes how sales tax is collected on motorboat purchases in Arkansas. Instead of motorboat dealers collecting the tax at the time of sale, the bill requires consumers to pay the sales and use tax directly to the state Department of Finance and Administration when applying for a boat's registration certificate. This applies to both new and used motorboats sold by dealers, with specific rules for trade-ins (where tax is based on the net difference in value) and used boats sold by consumers. The bill was introduced in the 2025 Arkansas legislature but was withdrawn by its authors on April 14, 2025, and never advanced further.

died · Arkansas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1819: TO REQUIRE THE STATE REGISTRAR OF VITAL RECORDS TO COORDINATE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES TO CONTACT MOTHERS FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE DURING THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD.

HB 1819 would have required Arkansas' State Registrar of Vital Records to work with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to contact mothers when registering their newborns, offering postpartum support and assistance. This would have directly affected new mothers in Arkansas whose infants' births were recorded through the state's vital records system. The bill, which was filed in March 2025 but withdrawn by its author on April 14, 2025, aimed to connect mothers with health resources during the critical postpartum period. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is no longer active.

Topics ✓ Healthcare