The proposed bill aims to adopt the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act in Arkansas, establishing a framework for the management and publication of legal materials in electronic formats. 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 authenticate electronic records to ensure they are unaltered and provides a presumption of accuracy for authenticated records. It emphasizes the need for security measures, backup, and disaster recovery for preserved legal materials. The act also seeks to promote uniformity in the application of the law across states that adopt similar legislation. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2026.