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AR SB15

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 15-43-205, which established penalties for negligent discharge of firearms while deer hunting

  • Eliminates fines of $100 to $1,000 for hunters who negligently discharge firearms in ways that endanger persons or property

  • Removes potential jail sentences of 30 days to 6 months for the offense

  • Sponsored by Senator J. Boyd and Representative Beaty Jr. during the 95th General Assembly Regular Session, 2025

  • Approved February 11, 2025 as Act 26 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Negligent Discharge Of Firearms While Hunting Deer; And To Repeal § 15-43-205.

Last Action

Notification that SB15 is now Act 26

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2025
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development1/13/2025

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