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HB 1420

TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS AMENDMENT OF ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Justin Boyd and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas insurance code omnibus amendment bill filed but withdrawn before committee review, preventing public disclosure of proposed regulatory changes.

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
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Bill Summary · HB 1420

Legislative bill overview

HB 1420 was an omnibus amendment bill designed to make various technical and substantive updates to Arkansas's insurance code under the State Insurance Department's authority. The bill was filed in early February 2025 but was withdrawn by the author on February 18, 2025, before receiving committee consideration.

Why is this important

Omnibus insurance code amendments can affect how insurance products are regulated, priced, and sold across the state, potentially impacting both insurers' operations and consumer protections. Since the bill was withdrawn before details became public record, its specific provisions and their real-world implications remain unclear.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill was withdrawn before substantive debate, preventing public understanding of what changes were proposed
  • Scope of "omnibus" language: Omnibus bills often contain multiple unrelated provisions, which can obscure controversial changes from legislative scrutiny
  • Unknown consumer impact: Without access to the bill's specific amendments, it's impossible to assess whether changes would strengthen or weaken consumer protections in insurance markets

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

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