Liability. [Effective January 1, 2026.]

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-1005 — under Public Assistance Generally.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-1005

(a) Except in a case of reckless conduct or intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct, a state-funded entity or employee of a state-funded entity is not liable for an injury, including without limitation economic and noneconomic damages or death:(1) Arising from the conduct of a work requirement volunteer; or(2) Experienced by a work requirement volunteer either at a physical location or during an activity associated with the state-funded entity.

(1) Arising from the conduct of a work requirement volunteer; or

(2) Experienced by a work requirement volunteer either at a physical location or during an activity associated with the state-funded entity.

(b) A work requirement volunteer is not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq.

(c) (1) A defense under this section is in addition to any other defense, immunity, or limitation of liability provided by law.(2) This section does not:(A) Constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity of the state or governmental immunity of any political subdivision; or(B) Modify the defenses or duties of a work requirement volunteer for conduct associated with his or her acceptance and accommodation by a state-funded entity.

(1) A defense under this section is in addition to any other defense, immunity, or limitation of liability provided by law.

(2) This section does not:(A) Constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity of the state or governmental immunity of any political subdivision; or(B) Modify the defenses or duties of a work requirement volunteer for conduct associated with his or her acceptance and accommodation by a state-funded entity.

(A) Constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity of the state or governmental immunity of any political subdivision; or

(B) Modify the defenses or duties of a work requirement volunteer for conduct associated with his or her acceptance and accommodation by a state-funded entity.