2011 House Bill 5064

Prohibit banning legal firearms in parked cars

Introduced in the House

Oct. 12, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Paul Opsommer (R-93)

To establish that residents who legally own a firearm have a right to transport it in their vehicle, and prohibit a business, commercial enterprise, employer, or state agency from prohibiting a person who lawfully possesses a firearm from transporting or storing the gun or ammunition in a locked and privately owned motor vehicle that is parked in a parking lot, parking garage, or other designated area. The bill would extend immunity from liability to these establishments for another person’s misuse of these firearms.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary