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AR SB405
Bill
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Persons under 18 years of age are prohibited from possessing a handgun in Arkansas.
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A first violation of handgun possession by a minor is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
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A violation becomes a Class D felony if the minor has previously been adjudicated delinquent for the same offense or for any felony-level offense.
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A violation becomes a Class D felony if the minor has previously pleaded guilty or been found guilty of a felony in circuit court while under 18 years of age.
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A violation becomes a Class D felony if the minor possesses more than one handgun, possesses a handgun while committing a crime, or possesses a handgun within 1,000 feet of a certified drug-free zone.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Classification Of The Offense Of Possession Of A Handgun By A Minor.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023