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FL H1409
Bill
Status
2/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Cord Byrd
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of enforceable policies in firearms preemption law to include unwritten policies, directives, and orders in addition to written regulations.
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Allows persons and organizations adversely affected by violations to sue local governments for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and actual damages up to $100,000.
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Requires courts to award prevailing plaintiffs reasonable attorney's fees and costs including contingency fee multipliers as authorized by law.
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Designates a plaintiff as "prevailing" if a defendant voluntarily changes a violating ordinance, regulation, or policy after a complaint is filed, regardless of whether court action occurs.
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Awards interest at the legal rate on damages from the date the suit was filed; effective July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Preemption of Firearms and Ammunition Regulation
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to SB 1884
4/27/2021