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MS SB2090

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for lawsuits under this section, measured from the date the injury or loss occurred.

  • Requires gun-free zone postings to include notice citing this section and stating the licensee is under the property owner's custodial responsibility.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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