The bill amends existing laws regarding the duties of county property assessors in Arkansas, specifically addressing the management of property owner information in online databases. It establishes that property owners have the right to opt out of having their information posted online, which is intended to enhance privacy for those who may not wish to have their records publicly accessible. The bill includes legislative findings that highlight the convenience of online records for property owners, while also acknowledging that not all records are required to be published online by county assessors.

To facilitate this opt-out process, the bill introduces new definitions and procedures. It defines an "online database" as a website managed by a county official for public access to property records. Additionally, it mandates that county assessors must allow property owners to submit a written request to opt out of having their information included in the online database. The Assessment Coordination Division is also authorized to create rules and forms necessary for property owners to exercise this opt-out option.

Statutes affected:
HB 1565: 14-14-111(b), 14-14-111