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Kansas committee advances bill granting civil‑liability protection for firearms dealers who accept temporary holds
Summary
The committee adopted several amendments and voted to report House Bill 25‑01 favorably; the bill provides civil‑liability immunity to federal firearms licensees (FFLs) returning firearms after court‑ordered or owner‑initiated hold agreements, with clarifying language on negligent‑entrustment claims and record‑destruction timing.
The House Committee on the Federal and State Affairs considered final action on House Bill 25‑01 during the same session. Committee staff explained HB 25‑01 would provide immunity from civil liability to federal firearms licensees (FFLs) when they return a firearm to an owner at the termination of a firearm hold agreement. Staff summarized the bill and identified key drafting points about the scope of immunity.
Members debated and adopted multiple amendments in concept and in form. A…
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