Firearm-free zones designated by the Commonwealth or a locality; waiver of sovereign immunity.
Summary
Firearm-free zones designated by the Commonwealthor a locality; waiver of sovereign immunity. Provides that (i)if the Commonwealth designates any property owned by it or (ii) ifany locality designates such locality or any part of such localityas a firearm-free zone, the Commonwealth or such locality waivesits sovereign immunity as it relates to any injuries sustained bypersons lawfully present in such firearm-free zone.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 23, 2019
Last action Feb 11, 2020
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 21, 2020
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
lower
Jan 20, 2020
Committee
Assigned PS sub: Firearms
lower
Dec 23, 2019
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
Dec 23, 2019
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103493D
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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