Arkansas HB1177: TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the arkansas franchise practices act; to clarify the applicability of the arkansas franchise practices act; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the arkansas franchise practices act; and to clarify the applicability of the arkansas franchise practices act.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DO NOT CODIFY. Legislative findings and intent. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The Supreme Court recognized in Gunn v. Farmers Ins. Exch., 2010 Ark. 434 (2010) and Stockton v. Sentry Ins., 337 Ark. 507 (1999), that: (A) The Arkansas Franchise Practices Act does not apply to the relationship between an insurance company and the insurance company's agents; and (B) A franchise relationship does not exist between an insurance company and the insurance company's agent under the Arkansas Franchise Practices Act; (2) The Supreme Court correctly decided that the Arkansas Franchise Practices Act does not apply to an insurance agent who solicits or sells insurance on behalf of an insurance company; (3) The Supreme Court properly and correctly interpreted and applied the Arkansas Franchise Practices Act; and *ANS100* 01/21/2025 11:16:21 AM ANS100 HB1177 (4) Existing case law should not be altered or extended. (b) The General Assembly intends for Sections 2 and 3 of this act to codify …

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Sponsors

• Matt Brown (R, 55) · primary sponsor
• Blake Johnson (R, 21)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. January 21, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
3. January 21, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1177?

HB1177 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT.

What does HB1177 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the arkansas franchise practices act; to clarify the applicability of the arkansas franchise practices act; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the arkansas franchise practices act; and to clarify the applicability of the arkansas franchise practices act.

What is the status of HB1177?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1177?

Matt Brown (R, 55), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1177?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1177