Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1553: TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to repeal the prohibition against the sale and distribution of novelty lighters; and for other purposes. subtitle to repeal the prohibition against the sale and distribution of novelty lighters.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 5-60-102 is repealed. 5-60-102. Prohibition on sales and distribution of novelty lighters. (a)(1) As used in this section, "novelty lighter" means a product commonly used by consumers to ignite cigarettes, cigars, pipes, gas grills, or other combustible material that has entertaining audio or visual features that depict or resemble in physical form or function articles commonly recognized as appealing to or intended for use by children ten (10) years of age or younger, including without limitation lighters that depict or resemble cartoon characters, toys, guns, watches, musical instruments, vehicles, toy animals, food, or beverages or that play musical notes or have flashing lights or other entertaining features. (2) "Novelty lighter" does not or (B) A lighter that lacks a device necessary to produce combustion or a flame. (b)(1) The retail sale, offer of retail sale, gift, or distribution of *CEB019* 12/06/2024 3:12:54 PM CEB019 HB1553 any novelty lighter in Arkansas is prohibited. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to a novelty lighter that or …
Sponsors
- David Ray (R, 69) · primary sponsor
- Clint Penzo (R, 31)
Latest actions
- : Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is HB1553?
- HB1553 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS.
- What does HB1553 do?
- In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to repeal the prohibition against the sale and distribution of novelty lighters; and for other purposes. subtitle to repeal the prohibition against the sale and distribution of novelty lighters.
- What is the status of HB1553?
- Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1553?
- David Ray (R, 69), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1553?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1553
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