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FL H1409

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cord Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of enforceable policies in firearms preemption law to include unwritten policies, directives, and orders in addition to written regulations.

  • Allows persons and organizations adversely affected by violations to sue local governments for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and actual damages up to $100,000.

  • Requires courts to award prevailing plaintiffs reasonable attorney's fees and costs including contingency fee multipliers as authorized by law.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2021
Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee3/17/2021
Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee3/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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