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HB 162 Firearms in locked vehicles; immunity from liability, civil penalty.

Introduced by: L. Scott Lingamfelter | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Firearms in locked vehicles; immunity from liability; civil penalty.  Prohibits a person, property owner, tenant, employer, or business entity from establishing, maintaining, or enforcing any policy or rule that would prohibit a person from storing a lawfully possessed firearm in a locked vehicle. No person, property owner, tenant, employer, or business entity would be liable for any occurrence connected with use of a firearm that had been stored in a locked vehicle pursuant to the section. The bill also allows a person to file for injunction to enforce the provisions of the section, and provides for actual damages and attorney fees for a prevailing plaintiff.  The bill contains exemptions for school property, parking areas that are gated or otherwise limit public access, and vehicles owned by an employer or business entity.


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