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AR HB1040

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Act 728 of 2021, which made it a misdemeanor to enter or remain within 100 feet of a polling place entrance (except for those entering or leaving to vote)

  • Removes criminal penalties for volunteers bringing water or food to voters waiting in line

  • Allows family members to accompany elderly or disabled voters and children to join parents in voting lines without criminal liability

  • Maintains Arkansas's existing prohibition on electioneering within 100 feet of polling places, which remains separate from the repealed provision

Legislative Description

To Create The Water In Line Act Of 2025; And To Amend The Law Concerning Penalties For Misdemeanor Offenses Related To Voting.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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