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HB 1774

TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Howard Beaty and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas enacts HB 1774 to restructure the Fair Housing Commission's membership, affecting how housing discrimination enforcement operates statewide.

Notification that HB1774 is now Act 562
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Bill Summary · HB 1774

Legislative bill overview

HB 1774 amends the composition and membership structure of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, which enforces fair housing laws and investigates discrimination complaints in the state. The bill has been enacted into law as Act 562 as of April 14, 2025.

Why is this important

The Fair Housing Commission directly impacts how housing discrimination cases are handled in Arkansas, affecting access to equal housing opportunities for protected classes. Changes to commission membership can influence enforcement priorities, complaint resolution speed, and the overall effectiveness of fair housing protections in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Composition concerns: Without specific amendment details available, changes to membership may affect representation of fair housing advocates versus business interests, or alter the ideological balance of the commission
  • Enforcement implications: Modifications to commission structure could impact how aggressively discrimination complaints are investigated and prosecuted
  • Stakeholder impact: Housing industry groups, civil rights organizations, and consumer advocates may have competing interests in how the commission is constituted and operates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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