All Roll Calls
Yes: 121 • No: 6
ArkansasSB4642025 Regular SessionSenate
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING SALES OF RAW MILK; TO ALLOW SALES OF RAW MILK AND RAW MILK PRODUCTS AT LOCATIONS OTHER THAN THE FARM WHERE THE RAW MILK OR RAW MILK PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Sponsored By: Alan Clark (Republican), Cameron Cooper (Republican)
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Raw milk sellers gain options with safeguards
Arkansas sellers can sell raw milk and raw milk products at farms, farmers’ markets, natural food stores, and through farm delivery. The law removes the 500-gallon monthly sales limit and bars bans on advertising these products. Off-farm products must be made in Arkansas and kept refrigerated or on ice at or below 40°F before sale. They must warn that they are unpasteurized, may contain harmful bacteria, and are for personal use, not resale. Off-farm buyers must sign an acknowledgment accepting liability for health issues resulting from consumption. Milk sellers must post signs at least 18 by 24 inches, down from 2 by 4 feet. Signs must list the farm’s name and address, seller contact details, and the required consumer-liability statement. Bottles and packages must also show the farm’s name and address and that statement.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Alan Clark
Republican • Senate
Cameron Cooper
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Breanne Davis
Republican • Senate
DeAnn Vaught
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
House Vote - Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:22:09 PM
Yes: 88 • No: 4 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
Senate Vote - Tuesday, April 1, 2025 3:50:23 PM
Yes: 33 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Notification that SB464 is now Act 698
4/18/2025SenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
4/10/2025SenateReported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
4/10/2025SenateORDERED ENROLLED
4/9/2025SenateReturned from the House as passed.
4/9/2025SenateReturned to the Senate as passed.
4/9/2025HouseEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
4/9/2025HouseRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
4/9/2025HouseReturned by the Committee Do Pass
4/7/2025HouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE
4/1/2025HouseRECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
4/1/2025HouseOrdered immediately transmitted to the House.
4/1/2025SenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
4/1/2025SenateRead the third time and passed.
4/1/2025SenateREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
3/31/2025SenateAmendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
3/31/2025SenatePlaced on second reading for purpose of amendment.
3/31/2025SenateReturned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
3/20/2025SenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE
3/17/2025SenateFiled
3/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
SB464 - Introduced
3/14/2025
Act Version
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