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MS SB2090
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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Creates liability for property owners who prohibit concealed carry licensees from possessing firearms, making them assume "absolute custodial responsibility" for the licensee's safety and defense while on posted property.
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Allows concealed carry license holders injured on gun-free zone property to sue for damages, bodily injury, death, economic loss, property damage, plus reasonable attorney fees and expert witness costs.
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Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for lawsuits under this section, measured from the date the injury or loss occurred.
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Requires gun-free zone postings to include notice citing this section and stating the licensee is under the property owner's custodial responsibility.
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Exempts property owners from liability if posting is required by state or federal law, and does not apply to employer-owned vehicles used for business purposes.
Legislative Description
Gun-free zones; businesses liable for injuries.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018