This bill amends existing laws regarding municipal liens related to neglected and tax-delinquent properties in Arkansas. Key changes include allowing municipalities to enjoin the sale of tax-delinquent properties owned by individuals with existing liens, clarifying the foreclosure process for properties subject to municipal liens, and establishing the priority of unrecorded municipal liens over other unrecorded liens. The bill also modifies the timeline for filing liens, extending the deadline from 120 days to 365 days after cleanup work is completed, and from 60 days to 180 days after a lien amount is confirmed or appealed.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the collection of costs incurred by municipalities for property cleanup, allowing them to collect these costs in the same manner as civil judgments. It specifies that if a lien is satisfied, the municipality must enter satisfaction of the lien within ten days. Furthermore, it establishes a process for cities or towns to file claims for unrecorded liens in circuit court, granting these claims priority over other unrecorded liens. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the enforcement of municipal liens and streamline the foreclosure process for neglected properties.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1695 V2 - 3-17-2025 12:00 PM: 14-54-901, 03-17-2025, 14-54-903(b), 14-54-903(c), 14-54-903(i), 14-54-903(j), 14-54-903, 14-54-904(a), 14-54-904(b), 14-56-203, 26-37-203(b), 26-37-205(b)
Old version HB1695 V3 - 4-8-2025 11:20 AM: 14-54-901, 04-08-2025, 14-54-903(b), 14-54-903(c), 14-54-903(i), 14-54-903(j), 14-54-903, 14-54-904(a), 14-54-904(b), 14-56-203, 26-37-205(b)
Old version HB1695 Original - 3-5-2025 03:46 PM: 14-54-902(b), 14-54-903(b), 14-54-903(c), 14-54-903(i), 14-54-903(j), 14-54-903, 14-54-904(a), 14-54-904(b), 26-37-203(b), 26-37-205(b)
HB 1695: 14-54-902(b), 14-54-903(b), 14-54-903(c), 14-54-903(i), 14-54-903(j), 14-54-903, 14-54-904(a), 14-54-904(b), 26-37-203(b), 26-37-205(b)