Bill > HB1949

This bill amends Arkansas procurement law to add medical, emergency medical, and ambulance services to the list of professional services that are exempt from competitive bidding processes for political subdivisions. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of Arkansas Code (§ 19-11-801 and § 19-11-802) to include these medical service categories alongside existing exempt professional services like legal, financial advisory, architectural, engineering, construction management, and land surveying services. By making these changes, the bill ensures that political subdivisions in Arkansas can select providers of medical, emergency medical, and ambulance services based on qualifications and performance data rather than being required to choose the lowest bidder. This approach recognizes the specialized nature of medical services and the importance of selecting providers based on their expertise and quality of care, rather than solely on cost. The bill aims to provide political subdivisions with more flexibility in procuring critical medical and emergency services that require specialized skills and experience.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1949&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R