TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS; AND TO PERMIT THE RESTORATION OF THE RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO A NONVIOLENT FELON.

HB 1057 would allow nonviolent felons who have completed all sentences (including parole or probation) to restore their right to possess firearms. To qualify, a person must have no other felony convictions in another state and must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in the bill. The bill requires Arkansas to create uniform forms for the restoration process and mandates the Arkansas Crime Information Center to notify the National Crime Information Center when rights are restored. This change would directly affect nonviolent felons who meet these conditions, enabling them to legally possess firearms after fulfilling sentencing requirements.