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HB 1358

TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROPERTY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Bryant and 3 co-sponsors

Arkansas HB 1358 corrects technical errors in property law statutes and became law as Act 174 in February 2025.

Notification that HB1358 is now Act 174
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Bill Summary · HB 1358

Legislative bill overview

HB 1358 makes technical corrections and clarifications to Title 18 of the Arkansas Code, which governs property law. The bill has already passed both chambers and been signed into law as Act 174. The specific technical corrections are not detailed in the available information, but such bills typically address outdated language, cross-reference errors, statutory inconsistencies, or procedural clarifications without substantively changing property law policy.

Why is this important

Technical correction bills maintain the clarity and internal consistency of state law, preventing confusion in legal interpretation and reducing litigation over conflicting statutory language. Even minor technical fixes can have practical importance for property transactions, title searches, and court proceedings that rely on clear statutory language.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope opacity: Without the bill's specific language available, stakeholders cannot assess whether "technical corrections" quietly introduce substantive changes beyond clarification
  • Property owner impact: Corrections to property law language could affect title rights, encumbrances, or conveyance procedures, though typically not retroactively
  • Rushed passage: The bill moved quickly through both chambers with limited public debate time, which is typical for technical bills but may limit public input on unintended consequences

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

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