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Senate committee clears bill barring out‑of‑state choice‑of‑law clauses in Arkansas franchise contracts
Summary
The Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee on a voice vote passed HB 18‑92 to amend the Arkansas Franchise Practices Act and void contract provisions that attempt to apply another state’s law instead of Arkansas law, a change sponsors said protects small franchise owners who work with larger out‑of‑state brands.
The Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee on [date not specified in transcript] passed House Bill 18‑92 to amend the Arkansas Franchise Practices Act and bar contractual provisions that attempt to replace Arkansas law with another state’s law.
Representative Richardson, who presented the bill, told the committee the measure responded to…
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