On Apr. 16, ARK LEG enacted bill on promoting services for veterans.
ARK LEG enacted SB 497, to add ARK LEG 11-2-1-126 re posters on veteran benefits.
Would require employers with over 50 employees display poster on such benefits.
Bill Provisions
Requires the creation of a poster regarding veterans’ benefits and services.
Requires the Department of Labor and Licensing and Department of Veterans Affairs must create and distribute a veterans’ benefits and services poster to employers.
Poster must include information on contact and website details for VA programs and services; substance abuse and mental health treatment options; tax benefits.
Also educational/workforce/training resources; veteran designation on driver’s licenses or ID cards; unemployment insurance eligibility; legal services; veteran crisis line.
Employers with 50 or more full-time employees required to visibly display the poster.
Legislative History
On Mar. 18, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 7, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 7, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Apr. 9, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 16, 2025, bill was signed by the governor and SB 497 was assigned Act 655.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
PR, Act 655, Bill, SB497, 4/16/2025; Citation: ARK LEG 11-2-1;
