HB 1100 Summary

• Prohibits public establishments from denying shelter to any person during emergency alerts (such as missile warnings) when they advise the public to immediately seek shelter, to the extent reasonably practicable and compliant with law.

• Requires the State to financially compensate or reimburse owners of public establishments for documented property damage caused by persons who sought emergency shelter during an alert.

• Exempts public establishments and their employees and agents from civil liability for deaths, injuries, or property damage occurring while providing emergency shelter, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness.

• Clarifies that private property owners providing emergency shelter can receive payment for services or incidental commodities without losing liability protection, except if they increase prices during the disaster.

• Defines "public establishments" as concrete buildings offering goods or services to the general public, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, transportation facilities, and retail stores, but excludes hospitals and health care facilities.