28 total bills, 1 anti-gun bills,
19 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Arkansas Firearm Legislation
28 total bills, 1 anti-gun bills,
19 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun In A University, College, Or Community College Building.
Description: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun In A University, College, Or Community College Building.
Last Action: Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Concerning Requirements For A Concealed Carry Permit; And Concerning A Concealed Carry Permit For Persons Between Eighteen And Twenty-one Years Of Age Who Are Current Or Former Military.
Description: Concerning Requirements For A Concealed Carry Permit; And Concerning A Concealed Carry Permit For Persons Between Eighteen And Twenty-one Years Of Age Who Are Current Or Former Military.
Last Action: Notification that HB1190 is now Act 105
Last Action Date: February 19, 2015
Title: Concerning The Use Of Deadly Physical Force In Defense Of A Person.
Description: Concerning The Use Of Deadly Physical Force In Defense Of A Person.
Last Action: Notification that HB1203 is now Act 828
Last Action Date: March 31, 2015
Title: Concerning The Use Of Deadly Physical Force In Defense Of A Person; And Concerning Civil Liability Protection.
Description: Concerning The Use Of Deadly Physical Force In Defense Of A Person; And Concerning Civil Liability Protection.
Last Action: Notification that HB1240 is now Act 1073
Last Action Date: April 6, 2015
Title: To Allow A Person Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Who Is Or Was In The United States Armed Forces To Receive A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: To Allow A Person Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Who Is Or Was In The United States Armed Forces To Receive A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Handgun Licensee On The Property Of A Private School.
Description: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Handgun Licensee On The Property Of A Private School.
Last Action: Notification that HB1372 is now Act 933
Last Action Date: April 2, 2015
Title: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee Into A Polling Place.
Description: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee Into A Polling Place.
Last Action: Notification that HB1432 is now Act 1175
Last Action Date: April 7, 2015
Title: To Reduce The Fee For A Concealed Carry License; And To Create A Lifetime Concealed Carry License.
Description: To Reduce The Fee For A Concealed Carry License; And To Create A Lifetime Concealed Carry License.
Last Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
Last Action Date: April 1, 2015
Title: Concerning The Requirement That The Chief Law Enforcement Officer Of A Jurisdiction Make Certain Certifications Concerning The Receipt Or Manufacture Of A Firearm.
Description: Concerning The Requirement That The Chief Law Enforcement Officer Of A Jurisdiction Make Certain Certifications Concerning The Receipt Or Manufacture Of A Firearm.
Last Action: Notification that HB1488 is now Act 720
Last Action Date: March 30, 2015
Title: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee In Public Housing.
Description: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee In Public Housing.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun On Certain Public Property As Well As In Certain Publicly Maintained Parking Lots By A Concealed Carry Licensee.
Description: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun On Certain Public Property As Well As In Certain Publicly Maintained Parking Lots By A Concealed Carry Licensee.
Last Action: Notification that HB1505 is now Act 1078
Last Action Date: April 6, 2015
Title: To Expand The Places A Person Who Has A Concealed Carry License May Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: To Expand The Places A Person Who Has A Concealed Carry License May Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: To Regulate Cities, Counties, And Other Local Governments Concerning Firearms; And To Preserve State Resources.
Description: To Regulate Cities, Counties, And Other Local Governments Concerning Firearms; And To Preserve State Resources.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: To Allow The Arkansas Commission On Law Enforcement Standards And Training To Award The Service Pistol Carried By A Certified Law Enforcement Officer To The Officer Or His Or Her Spouse Upon The Officer's Retirement Or Death.
Description: To Allow The Arkansas Commission On Law Enforcement Standards And Training To Award The Service Pistol Carried By A Certified Law Enforcement Officer To The Officer Or His Or Her Spouse Upon The Officer's Retirement Or Death.
Last Action: Notification that HB1606 is now Act 391
Last Action Date: March 12, 2015
Title: To Permit An Elected Official Who Is A Concealed Carry Licensee To Carry A Concealed Handgun In The Courthouse That Contains The Elected Person's Primary Place Of Employment.
Description: To Permit An Elected Official Who Is A Concealed Carry Licensee To Carry A Concealed Handgun In The Courthouse That Contains The Elected Person's Primary Place Of Employment.
Last Action: Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: To Permit A Person Convicted Of A Felony To Possess A Muzzleloader.
Description: To Permit A Person Convicted Of A Felony To Possess A Muzzleloader.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Creating The Lifetime Concealed Handgun License; And Establishing The Requirements, Criteria, And Fees For The Lifetime Concealed Handgun License.
Description: Creating The Lifetime Concealed Handgun License; And Establishing The Requirements, Criteria, And Fees For The Lifetime Concealed Handgun License.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Concerning The "journey" Provision In Regard To The Criminal Offense Of Carrying A Weapon.
Description: Concerning The "journey" Provision In Regard To The Criminal Offense Of Carrying A Weapon.
Last Action: Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By An Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer.
Description: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By An Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer.
Last Action: Notification that HB1864 is now Act 958
Last Action Date: April 2, 2015
Title: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Handgun Licensee.
Description: Concerning The Carrying Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Handgun Licensee.
Last Action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Making Technical Corrections To Title 5 Of The Arkansas Code.
Description: Making Technical Corrections To Title 5 Of The Arkansas Code.
Last Action: Notification that SB123 is now Act 1155
Last Action Date: April 8, 2015
Title: To Permit A County Employee Who Works In The Courthouse And Who Is Also A Concealed Carry Licensee To Carry A Concealed Handgun In A County Courthouse.
Description: To Permit A County Employee Who Works In The Courthouse And Who Is Also A Concealed Carry Licensee To Carry A Concealed Handgun In A County Courthouse.
Last Action: Notification that SB159 is now Act 1259
Last Action Date: April 9, 2015
Title: To Exempt Certain Customer And Critical Infrastructure Records Of Municipally Owned Utility Systems From Disclosure; And To Declare An Emergency.
Description: To Exempt Certain Customer And Critical Infrastructure Records Of Municipally Owned Utility Systems From Disclosure; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action: Notification that SB197 is now Act 186
Last Action Date: February 25, 2015
Title: Concerning The Verification That A Firearm Being Sold That Has Been Previously Owned Is Not Stolen.
Description: Concerning The Verification That A Firearm Being Sold That Has Been Previously Owned Is Not Stolen.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: To Allow A Concealed Handgun Licensee To Keep A Handgun In His Or Her Locked Private Motor Vehicle On His Or Her Employer's Parking Lot In Certain Circumstances.
Description: To Allow A Concealed Handgun Licensee To Keep A Handgun In His Or Her Locked Private Motor Vehicle On His Or Her Employer's Parking Lot In Certain Circumstances.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: Permitting A Concealed Carry Licensee To Possess A Concealed Handgun In His Or Her Employer's Parking Lot.
Description: Permitting A Concealed Carry Licensee To Possess A Concealed Handgun In His Or Her Employer's Parking Lot.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
Title: To Extend Second Amendment Rights To Persons Legally Residing In Arkansas; Concerning Residency Requirements To Receive A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: To Extend Second Amendment Rights To Persons Legally Residing In Arkansas; Concerning Residency Requirements To Receive A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Notification that SB612 is now Act 649
Last Action Date: March 25, 2015
Title: Concerning The Civil Forfeiture Of Assets Involved In Certain Criminal Offenses.
Description: Concerning The Civil Forfeiture Of Assets Involved In Certain Criminal Offenses.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: April 22, 2015
