AR HB1123

Expands concealed carry permit eligibility to include persons who voluntarily sought mental health treatment, removing the restriction limited only to veterans.

Requires petitioners to wait at least 2 years after completing mental health treatment before filing for a concealed carry permit in circuit court.

Petitioner must provide a limited medical waiver allowing the court and prosecutor to access mental health records relevant to the treatment at issue.

Circuit court must grant the petition if it finds by preponderance of evidence that the petitioner is not likely to act dangerously to public safety and that granting the petition is not contrary to public interest.

Circuit clerk must forward a copy of any court order granting the petition to the Division of Arkansas State Police within 30 days.