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AR SB469

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bob Ballinger

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code § 18-11-107 establishing that criminal acts committed by third parties on real property are not foreseeable in any circumstance

  • Prohibits liability for property owners, landlords, tenants, and lienholders against any person (licensee, invitee, trespasser, employee, agent, or other) for unforeseeable criminal acts of third parties on their real property

  • Preserves existing liability standards for innkeepers and public lodging operators under the doctrine of infra hospitium and does not change employer/principal liability under respondeat superior doctrine

  • Declares an emergency clause making the act effective immediately upon Governor approval, failure to veto, or veto override

  • Approved by Governor on March 18, 2019

Legislative Description

Concerning The Liability Of Certain Individuals With An Interest In Real Property For The Criminal Acts Of Third Parties; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB469 is now Act 496

3/19/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2019
Judiciary3/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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