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HB 1121

TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS TO STATE INSTITUTIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alan Clark and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas repeals the law permitting state institutions to acquire tax-forfeited properties, potentially limiting institutional real estate acquisition and requiring new disposition procedures for seized lands.

Notification that HB1121 is now Act 211
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Bill Summary · HB 1121

Legislative bill overview

HB 1121 repeals Arkansas's existing law that allowed tax-forfeited lands to be transferred to state institutions. Tax-forfeited lands are properties seized by the state when owners fail to pay property taxes. This repeal eliminates the mechanism by which state agencies, universities, and other institutions could acquire these properties.

Why is this important

This change affects how state institutions acquire real estate and could impact their operational capacity and expansion plans. It also determines what happens to tax-forfeited properties going forward—potentially affecting local governments, communities seeking development, and the state's asset management strategy.

Potential points of contention

  • State institution operations: Universities and agencies that relied on acquiring properties through tax forfeiture may face higher costs or reduced expansion capability
  • Alternative disposition of forfeited lands: Unclear what will now happen to tax-forfeited properties—whether they go to counties, are sold publicly, or held differently
  • Local government interests: Counties and municipalities may have competing interests in how these properties are managed and whether they generate revenue

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

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