The bill amends Arkansas law to clarify the use of cellular telephones and other communication devices in courthouses and courtrooms. It introduces a new section, 16-10-142, which defines "court" to include the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, circuit courts, and district courts. The bill allows individuals attending court sessions to bring their devices into courthouses and courtrooms, with specific provisions regarding their use. While individuals are permitted to use their devices in courthouses outside of courtrooms, they may be restricted from using them in courtrooms during sessions, particularly in terms of talking or making audible sounds.

Additionally, the bill specifies that jurors are subject to different rules regarding device usage while in the courthouse, during court sessions, and while deliberating or sequestered. Jurors must follow the court's directions regarding their device use in these situations. The legislation aims to balance the accessibility of communication devices for the public while maintaining the decorum and order of court proceedings.