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HB 1067

CONCERNING FIREARM HOLD AGREEMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY TO A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE WHO AGREES TO HOLD A FIREARM FOR AN INDIVIDUAL.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Bryant and 3 co-sponsors

Arkansas law now shields gun dealers from civil liability when they voluntarily hold firearms for individuals under formal agreements, enabling crisis-driven voluntary firearm storage.

Notification that HB1067 is now Act 106
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Bill Summary · HB 1067

Legislative bill overview

HB 1067 establishes a legal framework allowing federal firearms licensees (gun dealers) to voluntarily hold firearms for individuals and provides civil immunity protection to those dealers for doing so. The bill creates a formal agreement structure whereby a gun owner can deposit their firearm with a licensed dealer, presumably for safekeeping or during periods of crisis, without the dealer facing civil liability for actions or incidents related to that held firearm.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses an emerging public health and safety concern: enabling temporary firearm removal during mental health crises or other high-risk periods without requiring criminal confiscation or court orders. By offering legal protection to dealers who participate, the bill attempts to reduce barriers to voluntary firearm storage—a practice supported by suicide prevention and domestic violence advocates. However, it also raises questions about liability gaps and whether civil immunity might discourage responsible oversight of stored weapons.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of immunity: The breadth of civil immunity is unclear—does it protect dealers from liability if a stored firearm is stolen, mishandled, or accessed by unauthorized persons?
  • Mental health vs. rights advocates: Gun rights groups may view this as facilitating de facto confiscation, while mental health advocates may see insufficient safeguards for weapon security standards.
  • Implementation details: The bill's silence on agreement terms, storage requirements, retrieval procedures, and duration of holding creates practical enforcement and safety questions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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