Arkansas HB1754: TO CREATE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PROPERTY USE RESTRICTIONS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to create the private property protection act; to prohibit certain property use restrictions by governmental entities; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the private property protection act; and to prohibit certain property use restrictions by governmental entities.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO CREATE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PROPERTY USE RESTRICTIONS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CREATE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PROPERTY USE RESTRICTIONS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 18, Chapter 11 is amended to add an additional subchapter to read as follows: Subchapter 9 -- Private Property Protection Act 18-11-901. Title. This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Private Property Protection Act". 18-11-902. Legislative findings and intent. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The General Assembly has the highest interest in vindicating and protecting private property rights; and (2) The constitutional right to acquire, possess, and protect property under Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 2, also embodies the notion of the fundamental right to use property, including the use of *ZRC082* 03/12/2025 12:59:56 PM ZRC082 HB1754 property for financial gain or benefit. (b) The General Assembly intends for this subchapter to ensure that property use restrictions are limited to those demonstrably necessary and narrowly tailored to fulfill a compelling governmental interest. 18-11-903. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) "Compelling governmental interest" means a governmental interest of the highest order; (2) …

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Sponsors

• Justin Gonzales (R, 89) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 12, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. March 12, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1754?

HB1754 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CREATE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PROPERTY USE RESTRICTIONS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.

What does HB1754 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to create the private property protection act; to prohibit certain property use restrictions by governmental entities; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the private property protection act; and to prohibit certain property use restrictions by governmental entities.

What is the status of HB1754?

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

Who sponsored HB1754?

Justin Gonzales (R, 89).

Where is the official record for HB1754?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1754