This bill amends the law regarding public lodging in Arkansas by establishing a bed height requirement for mobility accessible rooms. Specifically, it mandates that new lodging establishments must provide beds that are no more than twenty-three inches in height from the floor to the top of the mattress, regardless of whether the mattress is compressed. Additionally, existing lodging establishments are required to comply with this bed height requirement only when a mobility accessible room undergoes an upgrade or reaches the end of its life cycle.

The new legal language introduced in this bill includes the addition of a section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 20-26-101, which outlines these requirements. This legislation aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges by ensuring that beds in lodging facilities meet specific height standards.