The proposed bill aims to provide civil immunity to law enforcement officers, school employees, and individuals in positions of authority when they confiscate alternative nicotine products, vapor products, e-liquid products, tobacco products, and cigarette papers from minors on school premises. The bill introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 16-120-805, which defines key terms such as "alternative nicotine product," "e-liquid product," "minor," "school," "tobacco product," and "vapor product." This section clarifies that a "minor" is defined as anyone under the age of 21 and outlines the various contexts in which the term "school" applies, including public and private institutions and their associated facilities.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the immunity from civil liability does not extend to the confiscation of medical devices or medications, such as asthma inhalers. This legislation is designed to empower school officials and law enforcement to take action against the possession of these products by minors without the fear of legal repercussions, thereby promoting a safer school environment.