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AR SB896
Bill
Status
4/23/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-119(e) to add a defense to prosecution for firearm possession on school property when a person holds a concealed handgun license and carries on property of a K-12 private school operated by a church or place of worship
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The exemption requires the church or place of worship to be located on the developed property of the K-12 private school and must explicitly allow concealed handgun carrying
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Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-306(14) to carve out an exception to the general prohibition on carrying concealed handguns in school buildings or at school events for K-12 private schools operated by churches or places of worship
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The exception applies only when the church or place of worship allows concealed handgun possession and is located on the school's developed property
Legislative Description
To Provide For The Ability Of A Church That Operates A Private School, K-12, To Allow A Person Who Possesses A Concealed Handgun License To Carry A Concealed Handgun On School Property.
Last Action
Notification that SB896 is now Act 1390
4/23/2013