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14 total bills, 1 anti-gun bills,
8 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Arkansas Firearm Legislation

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note: Arkansas does not have an even-numbered year session

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1013

Title: To Establish A Path To Restoration Of The Right To Possess A Firearm; And To Provide For The Discharge, Dismissal, And Sealing Of A Nonviolent Felony Conviction.

Description: To Establish A Path To Restoration Of The Right To Possess A Firearm; And To Provide For The Discharge, Dismissal, And Sealing Of A Nonviolent Felony Conviction.

Last Action: REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

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HB1018

Title: To Allow Members Of A Municipal Fire Department Bomb Squad To Lawfully Carry A Weapon In Certain Circumstances.

Description: To Allow Members Of A Municipal Fire Department Bomb Squad To Lawfully Carry A Weapon In Certain Circumstances.

Last Action: Notification that HB1018 is now Act 166

Last Action Date: March 2, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1307

Title: Concerning The Regulation Of Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores; And To Authorize The Treasurer Of State To Divest Certain Investments Or Obligations Due To Certain Factors.

Description: Concerning The Regulation Of Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores; And To Authorize The Treasurer Of State To Divest Certain Investments Or Obligations Due To Certain Factors.

Last Action: Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass, concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 & 3

Last Action Date: March 15, 2023

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HB1327

Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Disposition Of Contraband And Seized Property; And To Allow Forfeited Firearms To Be Traded To Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers.

Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Disposition Of Contraband And Seized Property; And To Allow Forfeited Firearms To Be Traded To Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers.

Last Action: Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass, concur in Senate Amendment No. 1

Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

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HB1547

Title: To Define "loaded Firearm" For The Purpose Of The Statute Concerning Possession And Use Of A Weapon.

Description: To Define "loaded Firearm" For The Purpose Of The Statute Concerning Possession And Use Of A Weapon.

Last Action: Returned by the Committee Do Pass

Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1620

Title: To Create The Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act; To Prohibit Financial Institutions From Using Certain Discriminatory Practices; And To Provide For Enforcement Of Violations.

Description: To Create The Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act; To Prohibit Financial Institutions From Using Certain Discriminatory Practices; And To Provide For Enforcement Of Violations.

Last Action: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

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HB1625

Title: To Create And Issue A Driver's License With A Firearm Designation; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Fees For The Issuance Of A Driver's License.

Description: To Create And Issue A Driver's License With A Firearm Designation; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Fees For The Issuance Of A Driver's License.

Last Action: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1683

Title: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.

Description: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: March 21, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB56

Title: To Regulate The Use Of Social Credit Scores Based On Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores Or Metrics; And To Prohibit A State Agency From Engaging In Discrimination Based On The Use Of A Social Credit System.

Description: To Regulate The Use Of Social Credit Scores Based On Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores Or Metrics; And To Prohibit A State Agency From Engaging In Discrimination Based On The Use Of A Social Credit System.

Last Action: Withdrawn by author.

Last Action Date: January 17, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB62

Title: To Prohibit Public Entities From Contracting With Companies That Boycott Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, And Ammunition Industries.

Description: To Prohibit Public Entities From Contracting With Companies That Boycott Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, And Ammunition Industries.

Last Action: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE

Last Action Date: March 9, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB211

Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Carrying A Concealed Handgun On Property Of The Arkansas Department Of Transportation.

Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Carrying A Concealed Handgun On Property Of The Arkansas Department Of Transportation.

Last Action: Notification that SB211 is now Act 215

Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

SB405

Title: To Amend The Classification Of The Offense Of Possession Of A Handgun By A Minor.

Description: To Amend The Classification Of The Offense Of Possession Of A Handgun By A Minor.

Last Action: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE

Last Action Date: March 13, 2023

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SB450

Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Possession Of A Handgun On A Journey.

Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Possession Of A Handgun On A Journey.

Last Action: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE

Last Action Date: March 20, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

SB480

Title: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.

Description: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.

Last Action: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE

Last Action Date: March 24, 2023

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