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2020 SESSION
HB 1382 Firearms; control in local government buildings, waiver of sovereign immunity.
Introduced by: Jeffrey L. Campbell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Control of firearms in local government buildings; waiver of sovereign immunity. Provides that any locality that adopts an ordinance or policy that generally prohibits firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof in any building owned or used by such locality for governmental purposes shall waive its sovereign immunity protection with regard to any civil claim for damages brought by an individual who claims his injuries are the result, at least in part, of such ordinance or policy. In such instance, a locality will be subject to an ordinary negligence standard for its invitees.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104659D
- 01/08/20 House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/20/20 House: Assigned PS sub: Firearms
- 01/21/20 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
- 02/11/20 House: Left in Public Safety