24 total bills, 3 anti-gun bills,
11 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Arkansas Firearm Legislation
24 total bills, 3 anti-gun bills,
11 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: To Clarify The Sentencing For A Felony With A Firearm.
Description: To Clarify The Sentencing For A Felony With A Firearm.
Last Action: Notification that HB1006 is now Act 8
Last Action Date: September 14, 2023
Title: To Establish A Path To Restoration Of The Right To Possess A Firearm.
Description: To Establish A Path To Restoration Of The Right To Possess A Firearm.
Last Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
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
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: Notification that HB1307 is now Act 411
Last Action Date: March 30, 2023
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: Notification that HB1327 is now Act 412
Last Action Date: March 30, 2023
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: Notification that HB1547 is now Act 549
Last Action Date: April 11, 2023
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: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
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: Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
Last Action Date: April 3, 2023
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: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
Title: An Act To Create The Property Owner's Right To Allow Firearms Act.
Description: An Act To Create The Property Owner's Right To Allow Firearms Act.
Last Action: Notification that HB1737 is now Act 749
Last Action Date: April 12, 2023
Title: To Authorize Certain Persons To Carry A Weapon On Department Of Corrections Property; To Authorize Certain Department Of Corrections Officials And Employees To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Declare An Emergency.
Description: To Authorize Certain Persons To Carry A Weapon On Department Of Corrections Property; To Authorize Certain Department Of Corrections Officials And Employees To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action: Notification that HB1750 is now Act 752
Last Action Date: April 12, 2023
Title: To Establish Universal Background Checks For The Purposes Of Purchasing, Receiving, Or Transferring A Firearm.
Description: To Establish Universal Background Checks For The Purposes Of Purchasing, Receiving, Or Transferring A Firearm.
Last Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Last Action Date: April 4, 2023
Title: To Amend The Law Concerning A Concealed Carry License For A Retired Law Enforcement Officer.
Description: To Amend The Law Concerning A Concealed Carry License For A Retired Law Enforcement Officer.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Concealed Handguns; And To Protect The Rights Of Medical Marijuana Patients And Caregivers To Obtain A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Concealed Handguns; And To Protect The Rights Of Medical Marijuana Patients And Caregivers To Obtain A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.
Last Action: Notification that HB1784 is now Act 757
Last Action Date: April 12, 2023
Title: To Create A Sales Tax Holiday For Gun Safes And Gun Safety Devises.
Description: To Create A Sales Tax Holiday For Gun Safes And Gun Safety Devises.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
Title: To Create The "arkansas Red Flag Law"; And To Create An Extreme Risk Protection Order And Warrant.
Description: To Create The "arkansas Red Flag Law"; And To Create An Extreme Risk Protection Order And Warrant.
Last Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores; And To Clarify The Sources Of Information Used In Regulating Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores.
Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores; And To Clarify The Sources Of Information Used In Regulating Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores.
Last Action: Notification that HB1845 is now Act 760
Last Action Date: April 12, 2023
Title: To Clarify The Sentencing For A Felony With A Firearm.
Description: To Clarify The Sentencing For A Felony With A Firearm.
Last Action: Notification that SB6 is now Act 2
Last Action Date: September 15, 2023
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: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
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: Notification that SB62 is now Act 611
Last Action Date: April 11, 2023
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
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: Sine Die adjournment
Last Action Date: May 1, 2023
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: Notification that SB450 is now Act 773
Last Action Date: April 12, 2023
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: Notification that SB480 is now Act 777
Last Action Date: April 12, 2023
