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IN SB0107

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brent Steele

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Chapter 20.5 to Indiana Code IC 34-30-20.5 to provide civil immunity for property owners and employers who do not prohibit firearm possession.

  • Grants immunity from civil liability to persons who allow individuals to possess firearms on their property or allow employees to possess firearms while acting within the scope of employment.

  • Defines "employee" to include persons working as employees, contractors, or volunteers, with "employment" having corresponding meaning.

  • Immunity does not apply if the person's conduct or failure to act results from gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Immunity for not prohibiting firearms. 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 are acting within the scope of their employment; is immune from civil liability with respect to any claim based on the person's failure to adopt such a policy.

Last Action

Senator Tomes added as second author

1/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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