Liability When Means of Self-Defense Prohibited
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning liability for harm suffered on another's property when a person is not allowed the means to defend themselves on the property.
Bill Summary:
The bill makes the owner or person in control of a property who prohibits persons from bringing arms of self-defense onto the property liable for damages for harm suffered by a person while on the property that could have been prevented by the person if the person had the person's arm of self-defense. The bill waives sovereign immunity in an action for harms under the conditions described in the bill against a public entity that owns or controls property.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Stephanie Luck
Committees
House
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 25-1232 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 4-7. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 25-1232 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/11/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |