Arkansas 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 274 — TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN BURIAL; AND TO EXEMPT A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A CASKET, BURIAL VAULT, OR MONUMENT FROM SALES AND USE TAX.

Last action — Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill creates a sales tax exemption for certain burial-related items.

The bill exempts the first $1,000 of sales from taxes on caskets, burial vaults, and monuments. This exemption can be administered as a rebate.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can save on taxes for burial expenses up to $1,000 for specific items.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

  2. Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to REVENUE & TAX - SENATE

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 274?
SB 274 is sponsored by Joey Carr and Dave Wallace.
What is the current status of SB 274?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 274?
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