Opinion No.

The Honorable Stephen D. Bright State Representative 49 Oak Forest Loop Maumelle, Arkansas 72113-6816

Dear Representative Bright:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion on whether House Bill 1382, currently pending in the 83rd General Assembly (2001 regular session), is constitutional. You express particular interest in whether the bill would withstand an "equal protection" challenge. The bill is entitled "An Act to Make Long-Term Care Affordable and Available for Facility Residents; and for Other Purposes."

RESPONSE

In my opinion Section 13 of House Bill 1382, in particular…