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HB 1362

TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.

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

Arkansas HB 1362 makes technical corrections to state retirement and pension laws, clarifying statutory language without major policy changes. Bill became law in February 2025.

Notification that HB1362 is now Act 178
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Bill Summary · HB 1362

Legislative bill overview

HB 1362 makes technical corrections to Arkansas's retirement and pension laws (Title 24 of the Arkansas Code). The bill has already passed both chambers and became Act 178 in February 2025. Technical correction bills typically address statutory language inconsistencies, outdated references, or clarifying amendments without substantive policy changes.

Why is this important

Retirement and pension systems affect hundreds of thousands of public employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries in Arkansas. Even technical corrections can impact benefit calculations, eligibility determinations, or fund management if they clarify ambiguous language that has been interpreted differently across agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific corrections are not detailed in available legislative records, making it difficult to assess whether any corrections could inadvertently affect benefit levels or employee rights
  • Technical correction bills sometimes contain provisions that slip through with less scrutiny than substantive legislation
  • Retirees and current employees may have concerns if corrections retroactively alter benefit calculations or eligibility without explicit notice

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

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