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Our Proposed Legislation

Arkansas tenants have fewer rights than tenants in any other state. This session we are proposing legislation to end that and make tenants’ rights more fair. You can see a summary of the legislation we’re proposing by clicking on our Explore Issues-Evictions and Explore Issues-Habitable Rental Housing pages. When it’s introduced, it will be assigned to a committee. We’ll let you know which one, and link you to contact information so you can easily contact those legislators and ask for their vote. Questions? Email us at arkstrongcommunities@gmail.com.

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