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IN HB1244
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jim Lucas
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals to sue business entities for damages resulting from criminal activity on the property if the business prohibits firearm possession and the loss could have been prevented or reduced by permitting firearms.
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Applies to sole proprietorships, corporations, limited liability companies, associations, partnerships, and similar business organizations, whether for-profit or nonprofit.
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Does not apply to business entities where firearm possession is prohibited by state or federal law.
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Grants immunity from civil liability to property owners who permit individuals and employees to possess firearms on their property, except in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
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Defines "employee" to include employees, contractors, and volunteers, with immunity applying when employees possess firearms while acting within the scope of employment.
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Firearms on business premises. Permits a person to bring an action for damages against a business entity having a policy of barring possession of a firearm on the entity's property, if: (1) the person suffers a loss due to criminal activity on the entity's property; and (2) the loss could have been avoided or reduced if the business entity did not prohibit possession of a firearm on its property. Provides that a person who does not prohibit: (1) an individual from possessing a firearm on the person's property; or (2) the person's employees from possessing a firearm while the employees
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/13/2015