Arkansas HB1908: TO CREATE THE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO REQUIRE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR ADULT APPLICANTS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law regarding public assistance; to create the proof of residency for public assistance act; to require proof of residency for adult applicants; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the proof of residency for public assistance act; to amend the law regarding public assistance; and to require proof of residency for adult applicants.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; TO CREATE THE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT; TO REQUIRE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR ADULT APPLICANTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CREATE THE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO REQUIRE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR ADULT APPLICANTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DO NOT CODIFY. Title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Proof of Residency for Public Assistance Act". SECTION 2. Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 76, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 20-76-120. Proof of residency requirement. For an adult applicant for public assistance who claims to reside in this state, the state agency or political subdivision administering the public assistance shall make every reasonable effort to verify the adult applicant's residency, including without limitation requesting the adult applicant present one (1) of the following: (1) A utility bill in the adult applicant's name from at least *CRH307* 03/24/2025 9:21:32 AM CRH307 HB1908 six (6) months before the application; (2) A bank statement in the adult applicant's name from at least six (6) months before the application; (3) An Arkansas driver's license …

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Sponsors

• Justice Long (R, 39) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 31, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. March 31, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1908?

HB1908 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CREATE THE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO REQUIRE PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR ADULT APPLICANTS.

What does HB1908 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law regarding public assistance; to create the proof of residency for public assistance act; to require proof of residency for adult applicants; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the proof of residency for public assistance act; to amend the law regarding public assistance; and to require proof of residency for adult applicants.

What is the status of HB1908?

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

Who sponsored HB1908?

Justice Long (R, 39).

Where is the official record for HB1908?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1908