In 2015 the legislature passed SB 202  which says that local jurisdictions cannot pass ordinances to protect any class of people that are not currently protected under current law in Arkansas.  Arkansans to Protect Local Rights is the campaign to repeal that bill.

SB 202 was a direct retaliation against the people of Fayetteville who in 2014 wanted to pass an ordinance that protected Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people from being fired, denied housing or denied public accommodations simply because of who they are or who they are perceived to be.  
 
We have approximately 90 days gather 51,000 signatures to put SB202/Act137 on the ballot in November of 2016.  If we succeed, then SB202 (which is now Act 137) will not go into law until after the general election.  If we do nothing the bill will go into law in 90 days.

This act does more than it is intended.  Arkansas law does not currently mention Age, Veteran Status, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity as protected classes.  If we do nothing then communities will not be able to pass any protections for these individuals.