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HB 1886

TO DESIGNATE THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER AS THE OFFICIAL CANINE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Missy Irvin and 2 co-sponsors

Arkansas designates the Labrador Retriever as the official state dog through ceremonial legislation with no operational or budgetary implications.

Notification that HB1886 is now Act 823
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Bill Summary · HB 1886

Legislative bill overview

HB 1886 designates the Labrador Retriever as Arkansas's official state dog. The bill passed through both chambers of the legislature and was signed into law on April 17, 2025, becoming Act 823.

Why is this important

Official state symbols serve ceremonial and cultural purposes, reflecting state identity and heritage. This designation provides recognition to a dog breed that may have historical significance to Arkansas or popularity among its residents, though symbolic legislation typically has minimal budgetary or operational impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Breed selection rationale – No clear public record explaining why Labradors were chosen over other breeds native to or associated with Arkansas
  • Resource allocation priorities – Some may question whether symbolic legislation warrants legislative time when other policy issues need attention
  • Regional representation – Unclear if the selection process involved input from diverse communities across the state or reflected broader public consensus

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

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