MO HB1022

Private businesses that display signage prohibiting concealed weapons on their premises become liable for any injuries or damages to public invitees, business visitors, and employees if those individuals can prove by preponderance of evidence that access to a firearm may have prevented their injury or damage.

Private businesses that do not prohibit concealed weapons on their premises receive immunity from liability arising from their decision to permit concealed weapons to be carried on business premises.

Defines "business visitor" as a person invited onto premises for purposes directly or indirectly connected with business dealings with the property owner.

Defines "public invitee" as a person invited onto premises as a member of the public for a purpose for which the premises is held open to the public.