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.
HB1916 seeks to expand the Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2023 by creating new civil liability for healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to transgender youth. This...
HB1713 would prohibit the Attorney General from certifying any ballot title for an initiated act or constitutional amendment if it is written above an eighth-grade reading level, as measured by the Flesch-...
SB486 would require government buildings, correctional facilities, shelters, and other public entities to designate multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters strictly based on a...
SB536 would abolish the Arkansas State Library and the State Library Board, transferring their authority and functions to the Department of Education. Beyond administrative restructuring, this sweeping bill...
HB1909, titled the Public Services Only for Citizens Act, would require all applicants for public assistance in Arkansas to verify their U.S. citizenship and state residency, even for programs...
HB1925 would require Arkansas voters submitting absentee ballots to have their voter statement signed in the presence of a witness who is at least 18 years old, and who must also provide their printed name...