SR 21: TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION FROM SHARIA LAW ACT AND TO REGULATE CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INTERESTS CONTROLLED BY CERTAIN ENTITIES.
SR 21 status: Introduced — Sine Die adjournment (updated Apr 29, 2026).
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OfficialTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION FROM SHARIA LAW ACT AND TO REGULATE CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INTERESTS CONTROLLED BY CERTAIN ENTITIES.. Currently in Senate.
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- No direct environmental benefit identified
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- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
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- No direct economic benefit identified
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- Potential market instability regarding property ownership
- Increased legal ambiguity for residential real estate transactions
Society
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- No direct social benefit identified
Risks
- Concerns regarding religious discrimination and equal protection
- Potential to increase social polarization and civil rights litigation
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