The bill proposes to amend the law regarding the negligent discharge of firearms while hunting deer in Arkansas by repealing the existing statute, Arkansas Code 15-43-205. This section previously outlined the penalties for individuals who negligently discharged firearms while hunting, emphasizing the dangers posed to others and the intent to deter such behavior through fines and potential imprisonment.
By repealing this statute, the bill effectively removes the legal framework that defined negligent discharge in the context of deer hunting and the associated penalties. This change may reflect a shift in legislative priorities or an effort to streamline hunting regulations in the state.