HB1686

To Amend The Law Concerning Licenses To Carry Concealed Handguns.

Failed

Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1686 amends current Arkansas law regarding licenses to carry concealed handguns. It updates procedures for law enforcement to notify the Division of Arkansas State Police when a license is confiscated due to an arrest. The bill revises notification requirements for licensees who lose their permit or change their address. It establishes a process for obtaining duplicate or replacement licenses, including a provision for a 50% fee reduction for individuals aged 65 or older. Additionally, it clarifies that licensees may carry and display either a physical or an acceptable electronic version of their concealed carry permit when presenting it to law enforcement.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries include Arkansas residents aged 65 and older who hold a concealed carry license, as they would be eligible for a 50% discount on replacement or duplicate license fees. Additionally, current license holders benefit from the modernization of the law, which explicitly authorizes the use of electronic versions of their licenses when interacting with law enforcement.

Who Might Suffer?

The bill does not directly negatively impact a specific group, though it does impose new administrative requirements on licensees, such as the mandatory written notification to the Arkansas State Police within 30 days of a lost license or address change. Law enforcement agencies may experience a slight increase in administrative duties regarding the notification process for confiscated licenses.

Vote Records

Third Reading

March 17, 2025

Yea: 92 Nay: 2 NV: 6 Absent: 0 Passed

View individual votes (100)

Legislator	Party	Chamber	Vote
Tracy Steele	Democrat	House	Yea
Fred Allen	Democrat	House	Yea
Lane Jean	Republican	House	Yea
Stephen Meeks	Republican	House	Yea
Mark Perry	Democrat	House	Yea
Jon Eubanks	Republican	House	Yea
Matthew Shepherd	Republican	House	Yea
Jeff Wardlaw	Republican	House	Yea
Bruce Cozart	Republican	House	Yea
David Whitaker	Democrat	House	Yea
Mike Holcomb	Republican	House	Yea
Stephen Magie	Democrat	House	NV
Mark McElroy	Republican	House	Yea
Richard Womack	Republican	House	Yea
Jack Ladyman	Republican	House	Yea
Robin Lundstrum	Republican	House	Yea
Dwight Tosh	Republican	House	Yea
Rick Beck	Republican	House	Yea
Mary Bentley	Republican	House	Yea
Les Eaves	Republican	House	Yea
Justin Gonzales	Republican	House	Nay
Julie Mayberry	Republican	House	Yea
Ken Ferguson	Democrat	House	NV
Ron Mcnair	Republican	House	Yea
Marcus Richmond	Republican	House	Yea
Deann Vaught	Republican	House	Yea
Karilyn Brown	Republican	House	Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker	Republican	House	NV
Frances Cavenaugh	Republican	House	Yea
Jimmie Gazaway	Republican	House	Yea
Roger Lynch	Republican	House	Yea
John Maddox	Republican	House	Yea
Aaron Pilkington	Republican	House	Yea
Johnny Rye	Republican	House	Yea
Les Warren	Republican	House	Yea
Carlton Wing	Republican	House	Yea
Austin Mccollum	Republican	House	Yea
Carol Dalby	Republican	House	Yea
Steve Hollowell	Republican	House	Yea
Brian Evans	Republican	House	Yea
Lee Johnson	Republican	House	Yea
Andrew Collins	Democrat	House	Yea
Stan Berry	Republican	House	Yea
Harlan Breaux	Republican	House	Yea
Cameron Cooper	Republican	House	Yea
Nicole Clowney	Democrat	House	Yea
Cindy Crawford	Republican	House	Yea
Denise Garner	Democrat	House	Yea
Tippi McCullough	Democrat	House	Yea
Jay Richardson	Democrat	House	Yea
Jim Wooten	Republican	House	Yea
Denise Ennett	Democrat	House	Yea
Richard McGrew	Republican	House	Yea
Joy Springer	Democrat	House	Yea
Howard Beaty	Republican	House	Yea
Tony Furman	Republican	House	Yea
Kendon Underwood	Republican	House	Yea
David Ray	Republican	House	Yea
John Carr	Republican	House	Yea
Rick McClure	Republican	House	Yea
Keith Brooks	Republican	House	Yea
Ashley Hudson	Democrat	House	Yea
Jon Milligan	Republican	House	Yea
RJ Hawk	Republican	House	Yea
Wade Andrews	Republican	House	Yea
Rebecca Burkes	Republican	House	Yea
Hope Duke	Republican	House	Yea
Zack Gramlich	Republican	House	Yea
Mindy McAlindon	Republican	House	Yea
Matt Duffield	Republican	House	Yea
Stetson Painter	Republican	House	Yea
Steve Unger	Republican	House	Yea
Wayne Long	Republican	House	NV
Scott Richardson	Republican	House	Yea
Brandon Achor	Republican	House	Yea
Jeremiah Moore	Republican	House	Yea
Joey Carr	Republican	House	Yea
Matt Brown	Republican	House	Yea
Shad Pearce	Republican	House	Yea
Chad Puryear	Republican	House	Yea
Ryan Rose	Republican	House	Yea
Bart Schulz	Republican	House	NV
Trey Steimel	Republican	House	Yea
Tara Shephard	Democrat	House	NV
Jeremy Wooldridge	Republican	House	Yea
Kendra Moore	Republican	House	Yea
Brit McKenzie	Republican	House	Yea
Steven Walker	Republican	House	Yea
Glenn Barnes	Democrat	House	Yea
Lincoln Barnett	Democrat	House	Nay
Alyssa Brown	Republican	House	Yea
Nick Burkes	Republican	House	Yea
Paul Childress	Republican	House	Yea
James Eaton	Republican	House	Yea
Brad Hall	Republican	House	Yea
Dolly Henley	Republican	House	Yea
Jessie McGruder	Democrat	House	Yea
Jason Nazarenko	Republican	House	Yea
Randy Torres	Republican	House	Yea
Diana Gonzales Worthen	Democrat	House	Yea

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