TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DIGITAL RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, AND TRUST ACT.

Senate Bill 258, known as the "Arkansas Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Trust Act," aims to establish rules for how companies handle consumer data. The bill, as amended, clarifies definitions for terms such as "identified or identifiable individual" and "targeted advertising." It outlines specific provisions for processing sensitive consumer data and details exclusions for certain entities, including financial institutions and healthcare providers. This legislation, intended to govern digital data practices affecting consumers in Arkansas, is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.