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AR SB896

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/22/2013
Judiciary3/8/2013

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