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Committee approves bill reducing seizure‑free driving interval from 12 to 6 months
Summary
Senate Bill 540 would change the law to limit driver‑license restrictions for seizure patients to six months rather than the current 12 months in Department rules; sponsors say the change aligns Arkansas with evidence and national society guidance, but committee members raised questions about reporting and enforcement.
State Representative Denise Ennett, District 80, presented Senate Bill 540 and said the bill would replace a 12‑month seizure‑free restriction that currently exists in Department of Driver Services rules with a maximum statutory restriction of six months.
Olivia Cox, a nurse practitioner in adult neurology representing neurology providers, said the bill “align[s] Arkansas state law with evidence‑based practice” and…
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