2021 in Arkansas

The following is a list of events of the year 2021 in Arkansas.

Incumbents State government Governor: Asa Hutchinson (R)

Events Ongoing: COVID-19 pandemic in Arkansas April 6 – Arkansas becomes the first U.S. state to ban transitional care for transgender minors after the Legislature overrides Governor Asa Hutchinson's veto of the bill. July 29 – Asa Hutchinson declares a public health emergency in Arkansas amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. He also announces a special legislative session to change the law that prevents public schools from issuing mask mandates. August 6 – An Arkansas judge temporarily blocks a law signed by Governor Asa Hutchinson that bans the state from imposing mask mandates.

See also 2021 in the United States

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