The proposed bill aims to adopt the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act in Arkansas, establishing a framework for the management and accessibility of legal materials in electronic form. It introduces a new chapter, Chapter 44, which includes definitions and provisions related to electronic legal materials, such as the Arkansas Constitution, the Arkansas Code, and state agency rules. The bill outlines the responsibilities of official publishers in designating, authenticating, preserving, and ensuring public access to these electronic records. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and usability of legal materials while providing a method for users to verify the authenticity of the records.

Key provisions include the requirement for official publishers to authenticate electronic records, ensuring they are unaltered from the official version, and to provide for the preservation and security of these records. The act also mandates that legal materials be made reasonably available to the public on a permanent basis. Additionally, it seeks to promote uniformity in the application of the law across states that adopt similar legislation. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.