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AR SB540
Bill
Status
4/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Johnson
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AI Summary
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Limits driver's license suspension, revocation, or restrictions for persons who have suffered a seizure to a maximum of six (6) months from the date of their last seizure, regardless of medication status
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Amends Arkansas Code § 27-16-909(b) governing the Office of Driver Services' authority over licenses for those with driving inability
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Aligns Arkansas law with the American Academy of Neurology's 2025 position statement endorsing a three-month seizure-free period for drivers
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Cites that epilepsy-related car crashes constitute only 0.2% of U.S. crashes, compared to 4% for cardiovascular disease and 30% for alcohol-related crashes
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Approved April 16, 2025 as Act 702 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Limit The Suspension Or Revocation Of A Driver's License Or Imposition Of Restrictions On A Driver's License Of A Person Who Has Suffered A Seizure.
Last Action
Notification that SB540 is now Act 702
4/18/2025