44 total bills, 5 anti-gun bills,
25 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Arkansas Firearm Legislation
44 total bills, 5 anti-gun bills,
25 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Concerning Possession Of A Defaced Firearm Manufactured Prior To January 1, 1968.
Description: Concerning Possession Of A Defaced Firearm Manufactured Prior To January 1, 1968.
Last Action: Notification that HB1039 is now Act 73
Last Action Date: February 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Requirements For A Concealed Handgun License For A Current Or Former Member Of The United States Armed Forces.
Description: Concerning The Requirements For A Concealed Handgun License For A Current Or Former Member Of The United States Armed Forces.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Ability Of An Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer To Carry A Concealed Handgun And To Be Exempted From The Licensing Requirements To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: Concerning The Ability Of An Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer To Carry A Concealed Handgun And To Be Exempted From The Licensing Requirements To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun In A Public University, Public College, Or Community College Building And Concerning Privileges Associated With An Enhanced License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun In A Public University, Public College, Or Community College Building And Concerning Privileges Associated With An Enhanced License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Notification that HB1249 is now Act 562
Last Action Date: March 22, 2017
Title: Concerning The Possession And Carrying Of A Concealed Or Unconcealed Handgun; To Establish A License To Carry An Unconcealed Handgun; And To Make Technical Corrections.
Description: Concerning The Possession And Carrying Of A Concealed Or Unconcealed Handgun; To Establish A License To Carry An Unconcealed Handgun; And To Make Technical Corrections.
Last Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
Last Action Date: March 28, 2017
Title: Concerning Handgun Training Requirements For Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces And Current Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Apply For A Concealed Handgun License.
Description: Concerning Handgun Training Requirements For Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces And Current Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Apply For A Concealed Handgun License.
Last Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
Last Action Date: January 27, 2017
Title: Creating The Offense Of Possession Of A Handgun While Intoxicated; And Concerning The Places And Locations A Concealed Handgun Licensee Is Prohibited From Carrying A Concealed Handgun.
Description: Creating The Offense Of Possession Of A Handgun While Intoxicated; And Concerning The Places And Locations A Concealed Handgun Licensee Is Prohibited From Carrying A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
Last Action Date: February 7, 2017
Title: To Make Technical Corrections To Title 5 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Criminal Offenses And The Criminal Law.
Description: To Make Technical Corrections To Title 5 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Criminal Offenses And The Criminal Law.
Last Action: Notification that HB1320 is now Act 333
Last Action Date: March 2, 2017
Title: Concerning The Rights Of A Concealed Handgun Licensee.
Description: Concerning The Rights Of A Concealed Handgun Licensee.
Last Action: Notification that HB1362 is now Act 486
Last Action Date: March 16, 2017
Title: Concerning An Auxiliary Law Enforcement Or A Retired Law Enforcement Officer Carrying A Concealed Handgun; And Concerning Retired Law Enforcement Officers.
Description: Concerning An Auxiliary Law Enforcement Or A Retired Law Enforcement Officer Carrying A Concealed Handgun; And Concerning Retired Law Enforcement Officers.
Last Action: Notification that HB1367 is now Act 957
Last Action Date: April 6, 2017
Title: To Protect Victims Of Domestic Abuse; And Prohibiting A Person Convicted Of Misdemeanor Domestic Battering From Possessing A Firearm.
Description: To Protect Victims Of Domestic Abuse; And Prohibiting A Person Convicted Of Misdemeanor Domestic Battering From Possessing A Firearm.
Last Action: Died in the House at Sine Die
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Protect Children From Unattended Loaded Firearms; And To Create The Offense Of Negligently Allowing Access To A Firearm By A Child.
Description: To Protect Children From Unattended Loaded Firearms; And To Create The Offense Of Negligently Allowing Access To A Firearm By A Child.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Create The Offense Of Possession Of A Firearm While Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or A Controlled Substance.
Description: To Create The Offense Of Possession Of A Firearm While Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or A Controlled Substance.
Last Action: Died in the House at Sine Die
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The License Fees For A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: Concerning The License Fees For A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
Last Action Date: March 30, 2017
Title: Concerning Possession Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Handgun Licensee; Permitting The Concealed Carry Of A Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee Into A Publically Owned Building Or Facility.
Description: Concerning Possession Of A Concealed Handgun By A Concealed Handgun Licensee; Permitting The Concealed Carry Of A Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee Into A Publically Owned Building Or Facility.
Last Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
Last Action Date: March 16, 2017
Title: Concerning A Member Of The General Assembly And The Scope Of Where A Member Of The General Assembly May Carry And Possess A Concealed Handgun.
Description: Concerning A Member Of The General Assembly And The Scope Of Where A Member Of The General Assembly May Carry And Possess A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Establishing An Enhanced Certification To Carry A Handgun; And Concerning The Possession Of A Handgun.
Description: Establishing An Enhanced Certification To Carry A Handgun; And Concerning The Possession Of A Handgun.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Create The Offense Of Carrying A Weapon In A Prohibited Place; And Concerning The Possession Of A Handgun.
Description: To Create The Offense Of Carrying A Weapon In A Prohibited Place; And Concerning The Possession Of A Handgun.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Concealed Carry Of A Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee Inside A Courthouse.
Description: Concerning The Concealed Carry Of A Handgun By A Concealed Carry Licensee Inside A Courthouse.
Last Action: Notification that HB1895 is now Act 1090
Last Action Date: April 10, 2017
Title: Concerning The Procurement Of A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun By A Victim Of Domestic Abuse.
Description: Concerning The Procurement Of A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun By A Victim Of Domestic Abuse.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Allow The Operation Of Street-legal All-terrain Vehicles On Public Streets And Highways; To Create The Street-legal All-terrain Vehicle Education And Safety Program; And To Create The Concealed Handgun Carry Fee-reduction Fund.
Description: To Allow The Operation Of Street-legal All-terrain Vehicles On Public Streets And Highways; To Create The Street-legal All-terrain Vehicle Education And Safety Program; And To Create The Concealed Handgun Carry Fee-reduction Fund.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning Firearm Possession For A Nonviolent Federal Felony Offender.
Description: Concerning Firearm Possession For A Nonviolent Federal Felony Offender.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Intended Purpose Of The Concealed Handgun Licensing Program.
Description: Concerning The Intended Purpose Of The Concealed Handgun Licensing Program.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Carrying And Possession Of A Concealed Handgun; And To Amend § 5-73-122.
Description: Concerning The Carrying And Possession Of A Concealed Handgun; And To Amend § 5-73-122.
Last Action: Notification that HB2020 is now Act 1087
Last Action Date: April 10, 2017
Title: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun By A Member Of The General Assembly Or A Constitutional Officer.
Description: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun By A Member Of The General Assembly Or A Constitutional Officer.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Reduce The Fee For A Concealed Carry License; To Create A Lifetime Concealed Carry License; And Concerning The Fees For A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: To Reduce The Fee For A Concealed Carry License; To Create A Lifetime Concealed Carry License; And Concerning The Fees For A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Last Action Date: March 31, 2017
Title: Concerning The Requirements For A Concealed Handgun License For A Current Or Former Member Of The United States Armed Forces; And Concerning Concealed Handguns.
Description: Concerning The Requirements For A Concealed Handgun License For A Current Or Former Member Of The United States Armed Forces; And Concerning Concealed Handguns.
Last Action: Notification that HB2110 is now Act 1017
Last Action Date: April 7, 2017
Title: Concerning The Testing Of A Firearm For The Purpose Of Entry Into The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
Description: Concerning The Testing Of A Firearm For The Purpose Of Entry Into The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Civil Liability Of An Entity That Maintains A Policy That Prohibits The Carrying Of A Handgun On Its Property.
Description: Concerning The Civil Liability Of An Entity That Maintains A Policy That Prohibits The Carrying Of A Handgun On Its Property.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournmnet
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Civil Liability Of An Institution Of Higher Education That Maintains A Policy That Prohibits The Carrying Of A Handgun On Its Property And The Liability Of The Institution's Governing Body.
Description: Concerning The Civil Liability Of An Institution Of Higher Education That Maintains A Policy That Prohibits The Carrying Of A Handgun On Its Property And The Liability Of The Institution's Governing Body.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun In A Public University, Public College, Or Community College Building; And Concerning Concealed Handguns.
Description: Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun In A Public University, Public College, Or Community College Building; And Concerning Concealed Handguns.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
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: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning Handgun Training Requirements For Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces And Current Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Apply For A Concealed Handgun License.
Description: Concerning Handgun Training Requirements For Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces And Current Members Of The United States Armed Forces Who Apply For A Concealed Handgun License.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
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: Notification that SB37 is now Act 1071
Last Action Date: April 7, 2017
Title: To Create A Second Amendment Appreciation Weekend.
Description: To Create A Second Amendment Appreciation Weekend.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Carrying And Possession Of A Handgun Without A License.
Description: Concerning The Carrying And Possession Of A Handgun Without A License.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Intended Purpose Of The Concealed Handgun Licensing Program.
Description: Concerning The Intended Purpose Of The Concealed Handgun Licensing Program.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning The Carrying Of A Weapon; And Repealing The "journey" Provision For Handgun And Weapons Offenses.
Description: Concerning The Carrying Of A Weapon; And Repealing The "journey" Provision For Handgun And Weapons Offenses.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Be Known As The True Campus Carry Act; And Concerning The Ability To Carry A Handgun On A College Or University Campus By A Person Who Has A Concealed Handgun License.
Description: To Be Known As The True Campus Carry Act; And Concerning The Ability To Carry A Handgun On A College Or University Campus By A Person Who Has A Concealed Handgun License.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Restore Rights Of Arkansans To Carry Firearms In Public Places.
Description: To Restore Rights Of Arkansans To Carry Firearms In Public Places.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Concerning Possession Of A Concealed Handgun On The Premises And On The Grounds Of A Teaching Hospital And Other Locations; And Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun At A Private University Or Private College.
Description: Concerning Possession Of A Concealed Handgun On The Premises And On The Grounds Of A Teaching Hospital And Other Locations; And Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun At A Private University Or Private College.
Last Action: Notification that SB724 is now Act 859
Last Action Date: April 4, 2017
Title: Concerning A Concealed Handgun Licensee Carrying His Or Her Concealed Handgun Into A State Office, A State Agency, A State Facility, Or The State Capitol Building.
Description: Concerning A Concealed Handgun Licensee Carrying His Or Her Concealed Handgun Into A State Office, A State Agency, A State Facility, Or The State Capitol Building.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: Establishing The Option Of A Municipality To Specifically Prohibit The Open Possession Of A Handgun In Public By A Majority Vote Of The Citizens Of A Municipality.
Description: Establishing The Option Of A Municipality To Specifically Prohibit The Open Possession Of A Handgun In Public By A Majority Vote Of The Citizens Of A Municipality.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
Title: To Establish A Method For A Person With A Criminal Background To Regain His Or Her Rights To Possess A Firearm Under Certain Circumstances.
Description: To Establish A Method For A Person With A Criminal Background To Regain His Or Her Rights To Possess A Firearm Under Certain Circumstances.
Last Action: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2017
