Arkansas SB261: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON CERTAIN ROADS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ACCESS OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES TO UNPAVED ROADS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning the operation of an all-terrain vehicle on certain roads; to amend the law concerning the access of all-terrain vehicles to unpaved roads; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning the operation of an all-terrain vehicle on certain roads; and to amend the law concerning the access of all-terrain vehicles to unpaved roads.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON CERTAIN ROADS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ACCESS OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES TO UNPAVED ROADS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON CERTAIN ROADS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ACCESS OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES TO UNPAVED ROADS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 27-21-102, concerning the definitions to be used in relation to all-terrain vehicles, is amended to add an additional subdivision to read as follows: (5)(A) "Unpaved road" means a public street or highway that is not paved with asphalt, chip-seal, concrete, brick, or stone. (B) "Unpaved road" includes without limitation a road constructed or (ii) Gravel. SECTION 2. Arkansas Code § 27-21-106(a)(1), concerning the operation of all-terrain vehicles on public streets and highways, is amended to read as follows: *ZRC038* 03-10-2025 10:28:22 ZRC038 As Engrossed: S3/10/25 SB261 (1) A person may operate an all-terrain vehicle on a public street or highway if the all-terrain vehicle is: (A) and (B)(ii) Operated on a public street or highway in order to get from one field to another; or (B) Operated: (i) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this …

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Sponsors

• Alan Clark (R, 7) · primary sponsor
• Richard Womack (R, 90)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 11, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
3. March 11, 2025: RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
4. March 11, 2025: Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
5. March 11, 2025: Read the third time and passed.
6. March 10, 2025: Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
7. March 10, 2025: Re-referred to TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE
8. March 10, 2025: REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
9. March 10, 2025: Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
10. March 10, 2025: Withdrawn from Committee and placed on 2nd reading for purpose of amendment # 1

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #477 (March 11, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #33 (January 22, 2025): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB261?

SB261 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON CERTAIN ROADS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ACCESS OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES TO UNPAVED ROADS.

What does SB261 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning the operation of an all-terrain vehicle on certain roads; to amend the law concerning the access of all-terrain vehicles to unpaved roads; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning the operation of an all-terrain vehicle on certain roads; and to amend the law concerning the access of all-terrain vehicles to unpaved roads.

What is the status of SB261?

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

Who sponsored SB261?

Alan Clark (R, 7), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB261?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB261