The proposed legislation, titled the "Private Property Protection Act," aims to enhance the protection of private property rights in Arkansas by limiting the ability of governmental entities to impose property use restrictions. The Act introduces a new subchapter to the Arkansas Code, which outlines the legislative intent to safeguard the constitutional right to use property, including for financial gain. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "compelling governmental interest," "nuisance," and "property use restriction," and specifies that any restrictions must be demonstrably necessary and narrowly tailored to serve a compelling governmental interest.

Additionally, the Act provides a framework for enforcement, allowing property owners to challenge any property use restrictions that violate the established criteria. If a property owner prevails in court, the governmental entity must demonstrate that the restriction is the least restrictive means to achieve its goals. The legislation also includes a five-year statute of limitations for filing such actions and a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the Act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.