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MO HB2663
Bill
Status
3/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Moon
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AI Summary
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Property owners or entities that post signage prohibiting firearms assume "absolute custodial responsibility" for the safety and defense of concealed carry permit holders while on the property and while traveling to/from where their firearm is stored
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Liability extends to harm caused by other invitees, trespassers, or employees of the property owner
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Permit holders who suffer injury, death, economic loss, or property damage on posted property may sue the posting entity for damages plus attorney's fees, expert witness costs, and other litigation costs
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Statute of limitations for filing suit is two years from the incident date
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Does not apply to properties required by state or federal law to prohibit firearms; only applies where the property owner voluntarily chose to post no-firearms signage
Legislative Description
Provides if a person posts to prohibit the possession of firearms on the property, the posting entity assumes responsibility for the safety of a person permitted to carry a firearm if harmed on the property
Last Action
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
5/13/2016