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AR SB540

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Johnson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-16-909(b) governing the Office of Driver Services' authority over licenses for those with driving inability

  • Aligns Arkansas law with the American Academy of Neurology's 2025 position statement endorsing a three-month seizure-free period for drivers

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation4/7/2025
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/20/2025

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