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Introduced
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
In Committee
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
Crossed Over
02/27/2018
02/27/2018
Passed
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2018
04/16/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to create the “Business Liability Protection Act”. The bill includes the right to limit possession of firearms on certain premises and definitions. It also provides for misdemeanor criminal offense and penalty. It prohibits employers from certain specific actions against a person when that person possesses a firearm legally, including a condition of employment. The bill provides a duty of care of public and private employers and provides for immunity from liability. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to enforce this statute, including the right to sue or seek injunctive relief; and seek civil fines.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Business Liability Protection Act, aims to create the right for customers, employees, and invitees to legally possess firearms in their vehicles while on an employer's property, as long as the firearms are locked and out of view. The bill prohibits employers from taking certain actions against employees based on their possession of legally-owned firearms, and provides immunity from civil liability for employers, owners, and others in charge of real property who comply with the law. The Attorney General is authorized to enforce the bill's provisions and seek injunctive relief, civil penalties, and attorney's fees for violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Geoff Foster (R)*,
Jason Barrett (R),
Saira Blair (R),
Jim Butler (R),
Dianna Graves (R),
Ray Hollen (R),
Phillip Isner (D),
Rodney Miller (D),
Amy Summers (R),
Mark Zatezalo (R),
Last Action
Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2018 (on 04/16/2018)
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