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AR SB91

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Local governments in Arkansas are prohibited from enacting, maintaining, or enforcing ordinances that control the amounts charged for rent, rental application fees, or rental deposits on private residential or commercial property

  • The preemption applies to all landlords, property owners, property managers, tenants, prospective tenants, and real estate companies doing business in Arkansas

  • Local governmental units retain the right to manage and control residential property in which they have a direct property interest

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-16-601 and § 14-54-1409 to expand existing rent control preemption to include rental application fees and rental deposits

  • Approved April 3, 2025 as Act 459 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Provide That Local Governmental Units Shall Have No Authority To Regulate Or Control The Amount Charged For A Rental Application Fee Or Rental Deposit For Private Residential Or Commercial Property.

Last Action

Notification that SB91 is now Act 459

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs3/4/2025
City, County & Local Affairs1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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