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AR HB1626

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tim Lemons

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-122(a)(1) to add an exception to the prohibition on carrying firearms in publicly owned buildings, referencing § 5-73-306(5)

  • Modifies Arkansas Code § 5-73-306(5) to permit concealed handgun carry in courthouses if the licensee is a county elected official

  • Requires that any concealed handgun carried in a courthouse must comply with the local security and emergency preparedness plan under § 16-10-1003

  • Creates a carve-out from the general firearm prohibition for county elected officials who hold concealed carry licenses and follow local courthouse security plans

Legislative Description

To Permit An Elected Official Who Is A Concealed Carry Licensee To Carry A Concealed Handgun In The Courthouse That Contains The Elected Person's Primary Place Of Employment.

Last Action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2015
Judiciary3/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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