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AR HB1481

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Arkansas state and local governments from providing material aid and support for enforcing federal firearms laws, regulations, executive orders, or treaties, including collection of federal taxes, fees, or stamps on firearms, accessories, or ammunition

  • Makes it a Class A misdemeanor for public employees or elected officials to knowingly assist in enforcing federal firearms laws or refer violations to the federal government

  • Requires termination of employment and revocation of law enforcement certification for public employees who violate the prohibition

  • Creates civil remedies allowing affected individuals to recover $50,000 per violation, plus attorney's fees and costs for claims against political subdivisions

  • Exempts providing medical treatment or helping individuals escape life-threatening situations, and does not prevent enforcement of state firearms laws or use of federal information to enforce state laws

Legislative Description

To Create The Anti-atf Commandeering Act; And To Prohibit The Provision Of Material Aid And Support For Enforcement Of Federal Firearms Laws.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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