Based on the provided title, House Bill 1011 aimed to create the "Restore Roe Act." Its stated purpose was to restore a woman's access to abortion services. The provided information does not include the full text of the bill, so the specific mechanisms or provisions by which it intended to achieve this goal are not detailed here.
House Bill 1936 proposed changes to how municipal elections are conducted in Arkansas. For cities with a mayor-council form of government, the bill would have required county party committees to conduct party primaries for municipal offices. This would only be bypassed if the city council passed a resolution for nonpartisan elections by August 31st of the year before the election, with such a resolution lasting two years. Additionally, the bill clarified that elections for directors in city manager forms of government and for mayors and directors in city administrator forms of government are nonpartisan. It also specified election methods (ward or at-large) and residency requirements for these officials.
HB 1435 aimed to modify state income tax laws concerning child care. The bill sought to amend the existing income tax credit available to employers who provide child care services. Additionally, it proposed to establish a new income tax credit specifically for licensed child care providers. These provisions were intended to adjust financial incentives for both businesses supporting child care and the providers themselves.
House Bill 1885, as amended, establishes new requirements for law enforcement agencies when an officer's use of physical force results in a death. It mandates that the involved officer be immediately placed on paid administrative leave. During this time, the agency must provide at least 90 days of mandatory mental health counseling or therapy from a licensed professional at no cost to the officer. The officer can only return to active duty after the prosecuting attorney confirms no criminal charges will be filed and the mental health professional recommends their return. These requirements are waived if the officer is charged with a criminal offense related to the incident.
HB 1565 would amend Arkansas law regarding county property assessors' duties. The bill requires county assessors who maintain online databases for property records to allow property owners to opt out of having their information posted there. To opt out, a property owner must submit a written request to the county assessor. This directly affects property owners in Arkansas who desire to remove their information from public online databases and county assessors who manage these records.
House Bill 1032, titled "TO BAN CONVERSION THERAPY," aimed to prohibit the practice of conversion therapy. This would have directly affected individuals who might seek or be subjected to such practices, as well as those who provide them. The provided text, an amendment to the bill, primarily adds Representative Springer as a sponsor, and does not detail the specific mechanisms or provisions of the proposed ban. The bill ultimately died in the House Committee in May 2025.
HB 1769 proposes new standards for law enforcement officers by requiring psychological evaluations. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to become or remain employed as law enforcement officers. As amended, it would mandate that current law enforcement officers undergo a psychological evaluation every five years. Additionally, any officer seeking employment with a new law enforcement agency must provide a psychological evaluation completed within the last two years.
HJR 1012 proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to change how real property is assessed for tax purposes. It aims to repeal current constitutional provisions for regular county-wide reappraisals and instead fix the assessed value of real property at its most recent previous assessment on or before December 31, 2026. This fixed value would only change if the property is sold or transferred, if new construction or substantial improvements are added, or if the property's use changes.
HB 1660 aimed to amend the Horizontal Property Act to regulate certain property owners associations (POAs) in Arkansas. It defined POAs as incorporated nonprofits with at least 1,000 members whose lot owners are automatically members and pay for shared services, including those traditionally provided by local governments like road or water maintenance. The bill mandated that all financial records of a POA be available for examination by co-owners. Additionally, it allowed for POAs that provide local government-like services to be subject to review by Arkansas Legislative Audit, pending approval from the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.
HB 1720, titled the "Babies at Work Act," would allow state agencies in Arkansas to permit public employees who are parents or legal guardians to bring their infants, aged six months or younger, to work. This bill directly affects employees of state agencies. Under the act, state agency heads could establish internal policies to guide the program, including identifying suitable work environments, setting acceptable work performance standards, and outlining safety guidelines for infants in the workplace. The bill aims to increase public employee retention.
House Bill 1781 proposes to require licensure for clinics, health centers, or other facilities in Arkansas that terminate or abort pregnancies, including nonsurgical methods. These facilities would need to meet all requirements for an ambulatory surgery center. The bill's effectiveness is contingent on specific legal conditions, such as the Attorney General certifying that current state laws preventing most abortions have been enjoined, repealed, or amended to permit abortions beyond saving the life of the pregnant woman.
HB 1430 aims to update definitions within Arkansas's Domestic Abuse Act of 1991. The bill clarifies "course of control" as a pattern of behavior between family or household members that interferes with a person's free will and personal liberty. It also expands the definition of "disturbing the peace" to include specific actions such as exhibiting course of control, stalking, repeated threats, criminal impersonation, various forms of harassment, destroying personal property, and criminal trespass. These changes directly affect how domestic abuse is legally defined and addressed for individuals within family or household relationships.
