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AR SB573

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bob Ballinger

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-306(18) to regulate where persons with concealed handgun licenses may carry firearms, allowing property owners to prohibit carrying by posting written notices readable from at least 10 feet away stating "carrying a handgun is prohibited"

  • Requires properties without roadway entrances to post at least one written notice within every three acres, with at least one notice placed anywhere on the premises

  • Exempts private homes from the written notice requirement, but requires any licensee entering a private home to notify the occupant that they are carrying a concealed handgun

  • Provides exceptions allowing concealed carry at public universities, colleges, community colleges, publicly owned parking lots, private employer parking lots, and government-owned locations under specific conditions defined in related statutes

  • Grants immunity from monetary damages to property owners and entities who choose not to prohibit concealed handguns by not posting the required notices

Legislative Description

Concerning Places Where A Person May Possess And Carry A Concealed Handgun With A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.

Last Action

Notification that SB573 is now Act 1024

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs4/21/2021
Judiciary4/7/2021
City, County & Local Affairs3/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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