Bill > SB298

This bill, known as the "Arkansas Sovereignty Act of 2021," aims to protect the right to bear arms and other constitutional rights within the state of Arkansas. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It declares that any federal laws, orders, or regulations that infringe on the right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment and the Arkansas Constitution are invalid and not recognized in Arkansas. This includes laws like the National Firearms Act and the Gun Control Act of 1968. 2. It prohibits state and local law enforcement officers from assisting federal agencies in enforcing any of these federal firearm restrictions, and imposes penalties on those who do. 3. The bill also declares that any federal laws, orders, or regulations that infringe on other constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech, due process, and freedom of religion, are invalid and not recognized in Arkansas. 4. It provides a cause of action, including monetary damages, for Arkansas citizens who have been subject to efforts to enforce these federal infringements on their constitutional rights. The overall purpose of the bill is to assert Arkansas' sovereignty and protect its citizens' constitutional rights, particularly the right to keep and bear arms, from what the state legislature deems to be overreach by the federal government.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?tbType=&id=sb298&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R