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2020 SESSION
HB 162 Firearm-free zones designated by the Commonwealth or a locality; waiver of sovereign immunity.
Introduced by: John J. McGuire, III | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Firearm-free zones designated by the Commonwealth or a locality; waiver of sovereign immunity. Provides that (i) if the Commonwealth designates any property owned by it or (ii) if any locality designates such locality or any part of such locality as a firearm-free zone, the Commonwealth or such locality waives its sovereign immunity as it relates to any injuries sustained by persons lawfully present in such firearm-free zone.
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HISTORY
- 12/23/19 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103493D
- 12/23/19 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