§ 21-1-905 — Enumerated rights

(a) All federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations that were enacted on or after January 1, 2021, that infringe on the enumerated rights under Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, are invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, are specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state. (b) (1) The following persons shall not enforce or assist federal agencies or officers in the enforcement of any federal statute, executive order, or federal agency directive that conflicts with Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 5, or any Arkansas law: (A) A public officer or employee of this state; or (B) A representative, agent, or employee of a municipality, a county, or the state, acting under the color of law, with all the rights, grants, and assignments of a law enforcement officer in the state. (2) The persons and prohibitions described under subdivision (b)(1) of this section include personnel, agents of the state or local government, including volunteers, the use of tax dollars, and persons having authority to enforce or attempt to enforce any of the infringements on the rights described under subsection (a) of this section. (c) An elected official who knowingly directs any law enforcement officer to assist a federal law enforcement agency in violating the rights described under subsection (a) of this section upon conviction is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2021, No. 1012,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.