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MO HB2560

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Keith English

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits business owners from restricting individuals from lawfully possessing firearms in their personal motor vehicles on business property (does not apply to company-owned or leased vehicles)

  • Eliminates business liability for third-party criminal acts unless the business knew criminal acts were imminent or similar crimes occurred on the premises within the prior 24 months

  • Places the burden of proof on injured persons to demonstrate that a business's breach of duty caused or contributed to injuries from criminal or intentional acts

  • Bars remedial security measures taken after criminal incidents from being used as evidence of prior negligence in lawsuits against businesses

  • Exempts hotels, motels, and apartment complexes from the definition of "business" under this act

Legislative Description

Establishes the Business Premises Safety Act

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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