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AR HB2119
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Womack
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AI Summary
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Establishes strict liability for public universities, public colleges, and community colleges that prohibit concealed handguns if an invitee causes physical injury to another person through unlawful physical force on campus.
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Makes individual governing board members of such institutions strictly and personally liable for injuries occurring under the same circumstances.
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Allows injured persons to recover actual damages, punitive damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs.
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Sets a 5-year statute of limitations for lawsuits under this section, running from the date of physical injury.
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Exempts employees covered under Workers' Compensation Law from the liability provisions of this section.
Legislative Description
Concerning The Civil Liability Of An Institution Of Higher Education That Maintains A Policy That Prohibits The Carrying Of A Handgun On Its Property And The Liability Of The Institution's Governing Body.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017