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AR SB476
To Amend The Law Concerning Eviction Proceedings; To Allow The Court To Seal Certain Court Records; And To Declare An Emergency.
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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
Crossed Over
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
Passed
Dead
10/15/2021
10/15/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EVICTION PROCEEDINGS; TO ALLOW THE COURT TO SEAL CERTAIN COURT RECORDS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arkansas law to allow courts to seal eviction records related to non-payment of rent if the tenant was adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill applies to evictions filed on or after March 1, 2020, and the motion to seal must be filed within 180 days of the end of any COVID-19 emergency order. Tenants are limited to having their records sealed up to three times. The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the law is necessary to address the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic, as landlords may refuse to rent to tenants with public eviction records.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment (on 10/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?tbType=&id=sb476&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R |
| BillText | ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bills/2021R/Public/SB476/SB476042220211324.pdf |
| Senate Amendment S1 | ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/AMEND/2021R/Public/SB476-S1.pdf |
| BillText | ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bills/2021R/Public/SB476/SB476030420211516.pdf |
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