SB540

Senate Bill 540 amends Arkansas law regarding the suspension or revocation of driver's licenses for individuals who have experienced a seizure. The bill establishes that the Office of Driver Services cannot suspend, revoke, or restrict a person's driver's license for a period longer than six months from the date of their last seizure, regardless of whether the individual is currently taking medication. The legislation cites a desire to align state law with the American Academy of Neurology’s guidance, which supports a three-month seizure-free period for driving. The General Assembly intends to reduce barriers to independence for individuals with epilepsy by recognizing that seizure-related car crashes account for a very small percentage of total accidents nationwide. The bill specifically limits the duration of administrative license actions triggered by seizure events.