The proposed bill aims to adopt the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act in Arkansas, establishing a framework for the management and authentication of legal materials published electronically. It introduces a new chapter, Chapter 44, which includes definitions for key terms such as "electronic," "legal material," and "official publisher." The act specifies that legal materials, including the Arkansas Constitution, the Arkansas Code, and state agency rules, must be designated as official when published electronically. It also outlines the responsibilities of official publishers regarding the authentication, preservation, and public access to these electronic records.

Additionally, the bill mandates that official publishers must ensure the integrity and security of electronic legal materials, provide methods for users to verify the authenticity of these records, and make them reasonably accessible to the public. The act emphasizes the importance of uniformity in application and construction among states that adopt similar legislation. It modifies certain provisions of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act while ensuring that it does not authorize electronic delivery of specific notices. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.