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AR HB1752

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Ballinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

HB1752 - Arkansas Second Amendment Liberties Safeguards Act

  • Creates Chapter 21 of Arkansas Code Title 4 to establish that firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured and kept within Arkansas borders are not subject to federal regulation under interstate commerce authority.

  • Exempts from federal regulation intrastate firearm manufacturing that uses only basic materials or generic parts, and requires "Made in Arkansas" stamping on qualifying firearms.

  • Makes it a Class A misdemeanor for state employees or federal agents to enforce federal firearm laws enacted after January 1, 2013 regarding firearms owned or manufactured in Arkansas.

  • Declares federal laws and regulations created after January 1, 2013 unenforceable in Arkansas if they prohibit semiautomatic firearm ownership or magazine possession, or require firearm registration.

  • Requires the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to defend Arkansas residents prosecuted by the federal government for firearm-related violations under the act's provisions.

Legislative Description

The Arkansas Second Amendment Liberties Safeguards Act.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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