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AR HB2118
Bill
Status
3/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Womack
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AI Summary
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Adds Arkansas Code § 16-118-113 establishing strict liability for entities that prohibit lawfully carried handguns on their residential or business property.
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Makes an entity strictly liable for physical injuries to invitees caused by unlawful physical force from third parties when the entity has prohibited handgun carrying.
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Allows recovery of actual damages, punitive damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs under this liability provision.
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Sets a five-year limitations period for lawsuits under this section from the date of physical injury.
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Exempts employees covered under Workers' Compensation Law (§ 11-9-101 et seq.) from this liability provision.
Legislative Description
Concerning The Civil Liability Of An Entity That Maintains A Policy That Prohibits The Carrying Of A Handgun On Its Property.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournmnet
5/1/2017