HB 2693 Summary

• Prohibits places of public accommodation from denying shelter to any person during emergency alerts advising immediate shelter-seeking, including missile alerts.

• Establishes civil penalties of $500 to $10,000 per violation for places of public accommodation that deny shelter, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense.

• Provides immunity from civil liability for places of public accommodation and their agents and employees providing shelter, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness.

• Defines "commodity" to include food, water, ice, medication, chemicals, petroleum products, and other goods necessary for health and safety, allowing property owners providing shelter to sell commodities during extended shelter operations.

• Takes effect July 1, 2050.