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AR SB629

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Caldwell

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-22-211(d) to create an exception to the prohibition against non-attorney representation for corporations in court proceedings

  • Allows closely held corporations with fewer than 20 shareholders to be represented by a corporate officer without hiring an attorney

  • Limits this exception specifically to eviction proceedings under § 18-17-901 et seq. and unlawful detainer proceedings under § 18-60-301 et seq.

  • Requires that the corporation be represented by an officer of the closely held corporation, not other employees or agents

Legislative Description

To Allow An Officer Of A Closely Held Corporation To Represent The Corporation In Court For The Purpose Of Eviction Proceedings And Unlawful Detainer Proceedings.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/8/2025
Judiciary4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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