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AR HB1752
Bill
Status
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bob Ballinger
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AI Summary
HB1752 - Arkansas Second Amendment Liberties Safeguards Act
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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.
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Exempts from federal regulation intrastate firearm manufacturing that uses only basic materials or generic parts, and requires "Made in Arkansas" stamping on qualifying firearms.
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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.
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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.
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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