SB 1479 Summary

• Prohibits political subdivisions from suing firearm and ammunition manufacturers for damages resulting from criminal misuse of weapons by third parties.

• Eliminates state preemption of local firearm regulations by preventing political subdivisions from enacting ordinances, rules, or taxes on transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, storage, licensing, or registration of firearms and ammunition.

• Repeals section 13-3102.01 (relating to temporary firearm storage at public establishments) and section 13-3118, and renumbers related misconduct involving weapons provisions from paragraphs 10-15 to paragraphs 9-14.

• Permits political subdivisions to regulate firearms only in limited circumstances: general sales taxes, minor firearm possession restrictions, land use regulations for firearms businesses, park discharge limitations, and firearm possession bans at public establishments with conspicuous signage and secure storage lockers.

• Allows individuals to sue for declarative and injunctive relief and damages if ordinances violate state firearm preemption law, with courts authorized to award attorney fees, costs, and civil penalties up to $5,000 for knowing violations.