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AR SB660

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Linda Collins-Smith

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 5-73-119 prohibiting handgun possession by minors and on school property, and § 5-73-120 establishing the offense of carrying a weapon

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 5-73-122 prohibiting firearm possession in publicly owned buildings and facilities, with exceptions for law enforcement and those with concealed carry licenses in motor vehicles

  • Allows concealed handgun license holders to carry firearms on K-12 private school property if authorized by the school's governing board or if the school is operated by a church that permits it

  • Amends juvenile code provisions to remove mandatory detention and extended jurisdiction requirements for minors possessing handguns or carrying firearms on school property

  • Modifies § 5-73-131 to add new restrictions on firearm possession on Department of Correction and Department of Community Correction premises, limited to authorized law enforcement and employees

Legislative Description

To Restore Rights Of Arkansans To Carry Firearms In Public Places.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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