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.
SB211 imposes excessive bureaucratic hurdles on petition efforts.
HB1382 seeks to allow the legislature to influence the work of a nonprofit that does not receive state funding. It specifically targets Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA),...
HB1365 removes existing requirements for minority and women representation on state boards and commissions, including the Board of Education, Board of Pharmacy, and Board of Counseling Examiners....
SB181 amends the Regional Library System Law and removes the requirement that regional library system directors hold a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree. While this bill appears to be...
SB184 would transfer the powers and duties of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and the State Library Board to the Department of Education, consolidating control over public...
Act 240 requires ballot campaign signature collectors to view a person’s photo ID before allowing them to sign a petition, creating unnecessary barriers to Arkansas’ ballot initiative process....