Arkansas SB131: TO CONFIRM THE LAW RELATED TO THE ASSESSMENT OF A HOMESTEAD BELONGING TO A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to confirm the law related to property tax relief; to confirm the law related to the assessment of a homestead belonging to a person with a disability or a person sixty-five years of age or older; and for other purposes. subtitle to confirm the law related to the assessment of a homestead belonging to a person with a disability or a person sixty-five years of age or older.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO CONFIRM THE LAW RELATED TO PROPERTY TAX RELIEF; TO CONFIRM THE LAW RELATED TO THE ASSESSMENT OF A HOMESTEAD BELONGING TO A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CONFIRM THE LAW RELATED TO THE ASSESSMENT OF A HOMESTEAD BELONGING TO A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 26-26-1120 is amended to read as follows: 26-26-1120. Disabled persons -- Definition. (a) As used in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 79, "disabled person" means a person who: (1) Is disabled for purposes of Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq., as in effect on January 1, 2003, for any period during the calendar year; (2) Is a permanently and totally disabled veteran as defined by 38 C.F.R. § 4.1 et seq., Part IV, as in effect on January 1, 2003; or (3) Has received permanent and total disability insurance benefits for any period of time during the calendar year. (b)(1) When a disabled person or a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older sells his or her real property, the purchaser shall …

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Sponsors

• Joshua Bryant (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Robin Lundstrum (R, 18)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 24, 2025: Re-referred to REVENUE & TAX - SENATE
3. February 24, 2025: REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
4. February 24, 2025: Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
5. February 24, 2025: Withdrawn from Committee and placed on 2nd reading for purpose of amendment # 1
6. January 27, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to REVENUE & TAX - SENATE
7. January 27, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB131?

SB131 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CONFIRM THE LAW RELATED TO THE ASSESSMENT OF A HOMESTEAD BELONGING TO A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

What does SB131 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to confirm the law related to property tax relief; to confirm the law related to the assessment of a homestead belonging to a person with a disability or a person sixty-five years of age or older; and for other purposes. subtitle to confirm the law related to the assessment of a homestead belonging to a person with a disability or a person sixty-five years of age or older.

What is the status of SB131?

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

Who sponsored SB131?

Joshua Bryant (R, 32), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB131?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB131