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AR SB1088

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates Arkansas Code Chapter 21 asserting state jurisdiction over firearm regulation based on the Tenth Amendment and reserves firearm rights to the state as understood in 1836

  • Exempts firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured in Arkansas from basic materials and remaining within state borders from federal regulation under interstate commerce authority

  • Excludes from the exemption: firearms that cannot be carried by one person, firearms with bore diameter greater than 1.5 inches using smokeless powder, exploding ammunition, and multi-projectile firearms (except shotguns)

  • Requires firearms manufactured or sold in Arkansas under this chapter to be stamped with "Made in Arkansas" on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Concerning The Regulation Of Firearms To Be Known As The Arkansas Firearm Freedom Act.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/11/2013

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