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HB 1360

TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.

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

HB 1360 clarifies school safety egress standards and updates hemp product permitting, ensuring compliance for educational institutions and businesses in Arkansas.

Notification that HB1360 is now Act 176
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Bill Summary · HB 1360

Summary of House Bill 1360 (HB 1360)

Overview

House Bill 1360 (HB 1360) is a legislative measure aimed at making technical corrections to Title 20 of the Arkansas Code, which pertains to public health and welfare. The bill was introduced on January 31, 2025, and has since been enacted as Act 176.

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of HB 1360 is to clarify and correct existing legal language within the Arkansas Code to ensure consistency and accuracy. The bill focuses on provisions related to building egress in schools and the permitting process for hemp-derived products.

Key Provisions

1. Building Egress Compliance

  • Section 1 reenacts Arkansas Code § 20-22-1011(b), which addresses building egress requirements in schools under the Arkansas Comprehensive Fire Protection Act of 1993.
  • It specifies that individuals must not be impeded from building egress in compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards as of January 1, 2023.

2. Hemp-Derived Product Permitting

  • Section 2 amends Arkansas Code § 20-56-404(d)(2)-(4) to clarify the permitting process for the sale, distribution, or manufacture of hemp-derived products.
  • Key amendments include:
    • If a partnership or limited liability company changes its managing partner or chief executive officer, the existing permit becomes void, and a new permit must be applied for within 30 days.
    • Similar provisions apply to nonpublicly traded and publicly traded corporations regarding changes in leadership or stockholder ownership.

3. Legislative Intent

  • Section 3 clarifies that the enactment of this act does not repeal any acts passed during the regular session of the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly and establishes that this act only makes technical, non-substantive changes to the Arkansas Code.

Impact

  • Affected Parties: The bill primarily impacts educational institutions regarding safety compliance and businesses involved in the hemp industry by clarifying the permitting process.
  • Compliance: Schools must ensure their building egress meets updated safety standards, while businesses must adhere to new permitting requirements to avoid operational disruptions.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 31, 2025: Bill filed.
  • February 3, 2025: Read for the first time and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
  • February 12, 2025: Passed in the House and transmitted to the Senate.
  • February 20, 2025: Passed in the Senate and returned to the House.
  • February 25, 2025: Notification that HB 1360 is now Act 176.

Conclusion

HB 1360 serves to streamline and clarify existing laws related to public health and welfare in Arkansas, ensuring that both safety standards in schools and the regulatory framework for hemp-derived products are clear and enforceable. The bill's technical corrections are intended to enhance compliance and operational efficiency for affected entities.

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

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