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AR SB417
Bill
Status
4/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-103 to exclude certain business-related felony convictions from firearm possession prohibitions under state law
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Excludes federal or state felony convictions for antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, and similar business regulation offenses from the definition of "felony" that bars firearm possession
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Applies the exclusion only to individuals who have completed their sentences for these business-related offenses
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Aligns Arkansas state law with federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(20)(A), which does not consider business practice offenses as disqualifying crimes for firearm possession
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Bill was approved on April 12, 2021
Legislative Description
Permitting A Person Convicted Of An Antitrust Violation Or Other Unlawful Business Practice To Lawfully Possess A Firearm Under State Law.
Last Action
Notification that SB417 is now Act 631
4/13/2021