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This bill repeals the entire chapter of Arkansas law concerning the licensing and regulation of employment agencies, employment counselors, and employment agency managers. Specifically, the bill eliminates the Arkansas Private Employment Agency Act of 1975, which previously required employment agencies to obtain licenses, pay fees, maintain specific records, follow strict advertising and fee-charging guidelines, and adhere to various operational restrictions. The law had mandated that employment agencies and their managers and counselors obtain licenses from the Division of Labor, complete examinations, maintain detailed records of job orders and placements, and comply with numerous rules about fee structures, advertising, and business practices. By repealing this chapter, the bill effectively removes all state-level licensing and regulatory requirements for private employment agencies in Arkansas, potentially reducing bureaucratic barriers for such businesses while also eliminating consumer protections that were previously in place.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb278&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R