The bill proposes to designate the mallard duck as the official duck of the State of Arkansas. To implement this designation, a new section, 1-4-141, is added to the Arkansas Code, which outlines the specifics of this designation. The bill clarifies that state agencies are not required to immediately update existing publications or brochures to include the state duck but may do so in future updates.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the designation of the mallard duck does not confer any protected status to the species. This ensures that while the mallard is recognized as a symbol of the state, it does not alter its legal standing or protections under existing wildlife laws.