SB 1664 Summary

• Creates civil liability for government entities that establish gun-free zones; entities are liable for damages to persons harmed by criminal conduct if a reasonable person would believe a firearm could have helped defend against that conduct.

• Imposes strict liability on government entities operating gun-free zones open to the public if they prevent lawful firearm possession without providing equivalent protection from injury.

• Defines "gun-free zone" as government-owned buildings, areas, or public conveyances where firearm possession is restricted by rule, regulation, policy, ordinance, or posted sign; excludes federal firearm prohibitions and correctional facilities.

• Removes prior liability protections for operators of public establishments and sponsors of public events who request weapon removal under existing law, subjecting them to liability unless they intended to cause injury or were grossly negligent.

• Requires operators requesting deadly weapon removal to provide temporary, secure, and immediately accessible storage for weapons at public establishments and events.