AR HB1057

Allows automatic restoration of firearm rights by the Department of Public Safety for nonviolent felons, replacing the current system requiring Governor approval with a law enforcement recommendation

Requires the underlying felony to have occurred more than 10 years ago (increased from 8 years) and the person must have completed their sentence at least 10 years ago

Excludes from restoration eligibility over 35 categories of violent or serious offenses, including homicide, kidnapping, robbery, sexual offenses, domestic violence, human trafficking, terrorism, and any felony requiring sex offender registration

Maintains existing exceptions allowing firearm possession for those convicted of antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraint of trade, and other business regulation offenses

Preserves current penalties: Class B felony for violations involving violent felony history or commission of another crime; Class D felony for other prior felons; Class A misdemeanor otherwise