Arkansas's 2025 legislative session kicked off January 13 and is expected to run through the spring. The ACLU of Arkansas is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights and freedoms of all Arkansans by advocating with lawmakers at the Capitol. We need you to stand with us — because the Arkansas State Capitol is your house, where you have the power to hold lawmakers accountable and demand they prioritize your community. Throughout the session, we’ll call on you to help us champion critical legislation and fight back against harmful policies. Sign up for our action alerts to stay informed or sign up to volunteer and join the movement to defend justice and equality for everyone in Arkansas.
Arkansas HB1668, known as the "Vulnerable Youth Protection Act," seeks to intimidate educators, families, allies, healthcare providers, and everyday citizens who support transgender youth by allowing civil...
HB1032 seeks to amend Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 9, Subchapter 1, by adding a new section, 20-9-106, to specifically ban conversion therapy. This bill defines "conversion therapy" as any practice or...
HB1569 introduces stringent regulations and creates four new criminal offenses specifically targeting immigrants who drive commercial motor vehicles. The offenses outlined in the bill are:
SB223 claims to protect First Amendment religious freedoms in public schools, but in reality, it extends far beyond existing constitutional protections, creating confusion and potential legal...
HB1489 would amend Arkansas’ execution protocol to add nitrogen gas as an approved method of capital punishment, in addition to lethal injection.
The ACLU of Arkansas strongly...