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AR SB343

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows persons convicted of nonviolent felonies to possess firearms after 10 years have elapsed since completion of their sentence

  • Maintains permanent firearm possession prohibition for persons convicted of violent felonies

  • Maintains permanent firearm possession prohibition for persons convicted of federal felonies classified as violent by Congress as of January 1, 2021

  • Maintains permanent firearm possession prohibition for persons adjudicated mentally ill or involuntarily committed to mental institutions

  • Defines "nonviolent felony" as any felony not classified as a violent felony under Arkansas Code § 5-4-501(d)(2)

Legislative Description

Restoring A Person's Right To Possess A Firearm Under State Law After A Certain Period Of Time After The Person's Conviction For A Nonviolent Felony Offense.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs2/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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