SB223 Summary

• Allows petitioners seeking orders of protection under Arkansas domestic abuse law to apply for temporary concealed handgun licenses without meeting standard training requirements.

• Temporary licenses are valid for 90 days from issuance and cannot be extended or reissued; expired temporary licenses become void.

• Department of Arkansas State Police must issue or deny temporary license applications within one business day based solely on whether applicants meet disqualification standards.

• Applicants can convert temporary licenses to standard concealed handgun licenses by completing required training within the 90-day validity period; failure to complete training requires a new application.

• Violation of requirements to carry and display the temporary license when carrying a concealed handgun results in a $25 fine with no court costs assessed.