AR SB300

Amends Arkansas Code § 16-93-609 to prohibit parole eligibility for persons convicted of possession of firearms by certain persons under § 5-73-103(c)(1) after the effective date of the act.

Maintains existing parole prohibitions for persons convicted of murder in the first degree, rape, or aggravated robbery who have prior convictions for the same offenses.

Maintains existing parole prohibitions for persons convicted of violent felony offenses or felony sex offenses subsequent to August 13, 2001, with prior convictions for similar offenses.

Declares an emergency based on Arkansas ranking in the top six states for crime and violent crime rates, citing the need for effective deterrence against convicted felons who illegally possess firearms.

Becomes effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of the veto period, or veto override by the legislature; was approved April 27, 2021.