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Committee hears bill to shield firearm retailers who provide voluntary crisis storage; mental‑health advocates praise program, lawyers urge caution
Summary
At a hearing on HB 2501, proponents including mental‑health and veteran groups urged civil‑liability protection for federally licensed firearms dealers who accept voluntary hold agreements; a neutral witness warned the bill could limit negligent‑entrustment claims unless amended.
The Committee on Federal and State Affairs heard testimony on HB 2501, a bill that would provide civil‑immunity for federally licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) that return a firearm at the termination of a voluntary firearm‑hold agreement, unless the claim arises from unlawful conduct by the dealer.
Mike Heim of the Revisor’s office told the committee the bill’s immunity would not apply if an FFL engaged in unlawful conduct, and described the bill as protecting dealers who participate in voluntary out‑of‑home storage programs.
Proponents described the measure as a suicide‑prevention tool. Sarah Wright,…
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