On Apr. 18, ARK LEG reported bill banning animals on private property.
ARK LEG enacted bill HB 1893 on emotional support animals on private premises.
Amends ARK LEG 20-14-10 by adding new section on animals on private premises.
Bill Provisions
Ensures that a private property owner may ban an emotional support animal from his or her private property unless prohibited by the Fair housing act (42 USC 3601).
If private property is business, owner may ban emotional support animal from premises by verbally telling customer that the emotional support animal is not allowed.
Or posting sign at the entrance stating that emotional support animals are prohibited.
A private property owner or business owner shall not be held liable for injury to customer or visitor by emotional support animal except in a case of gross negligence.
Legislative History
On Mar. 31, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Apr. 7, 2025, bill passed House.
On Apr. 7, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 14, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 17, 2025, bill was signed into law by the governor and assigned Act 819.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
PR, Act 819, Bill HB1893, PR, 4/18/2025; Citation: ARK LEG 20-14-10; 42 USC 3601;
