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AR HB1957

AR HB1957
Concerning The Enforcement Of Federal Firearm Bans Within The State Of Arkansas; And Concerning State Constitutional Rights.


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Introduced
04/26/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
04/27/2021
Passed
04/28/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL FIREARM BANS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; CONCERNING STATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill, the Arkansas Sovereignty Act of 2021, aims to protect the firearm rights of Arkansas citizens by declaring federal laws, executive orders, rules, or regulations enacted on or after January 1, 2021, that infringe on the right to keep and bear arms as null and void in the state. It prohibits state and local officials from enforcing or assisting federal agencies in enforcing such federal bans, and it makes it a misdemeanor for elected officials to direct law enforcement to assist federal agencies in violating these rights. The bill also applies more broadly to any federal actions that infringe on the enumerated rights in the Arkansas Constitution. The bill includes exceptions for state law enforcement cooperation with federal agencies where the primary purpose is not related to enforcing these federal firearm bans.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (64)

Missy Irvin (R)* Jeff Wardlaw (R)* Bob Ballinger (R),  Howard Beaty (R),  Rick Beck (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Mark Berry (R),  Justin Boyd (R),  Kenneth Bragg (R),  Harlan Breaux (R),  Keith Brooks (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Josh Bryant (R),  Craig Christiansen (R),  Joe Cloud (R),  Bruce Coleman (R),  Bruce Cozart (R),  Carol Dalby (R),  Gary Deffenbaugh (R),  Jonathan Dismang (R),  Jim Dotson (R),  Lance Eads (R),  Les Eaves (R),  Jane English (R),  Jon Eubanks (R),  Brian Evans (R),  Lanny Fite (R),  Scott Flippo (R),  Justin Gonzales (R),  Michelle Gray (R),  Delia Haak (R),  Kim Hammer (R),  Spencer Hawks (R),  Bart Hester (R),  Jimmy Hickey (R),  David Hillman (R),  Lane Jean (R),  Joe Jett (R),  Blake Johnson (R),  Jack Ladyman (R),  Mark Lowery (R),  Robin Lundstrum (R),  John Maddox (R),  Rick McClure (R),  Mark McElroy (R),  Ron McNair (R),  John Payton (R),  Aaron Pilkington (R),  Mathew Pitsch (R),  Jason Rapert (R),  Terry Rice (R),  Marcus Richmond (R),  Johnny Rye (R),  Bill Sample (R),  Matthew Shepherd (R),  Keith Slape (R),  Stu Smith (R),  Nelda Speaks (R),  David Tollett (R),  DeAnn Vaught (R),  Les Warren (R),  Danny Watson (R),  Carlton Wing (R),  Jim Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Notification that HB1957 is now Act 1012 (on 04/29/2021)

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