HB471 Alabama 2012 Session

This bill would prohibit a business entity, property owner or legal possessor, or public or private employer from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition when the person is otherwise in compliance with all other applicable laws under certain conditions

This bill would authorize certain persons who are injured or who incur damages as a result of a violation of the act to file a civil action for damages, including an award of attorney's fees

This bill would authorize a person who is denied the opportunity to transport or store a firearm or ammunition to file a civil action to enjoin any business entity, property owner or legal possessor, or public or private employer from violating the act

This bill would also provide for reinstatement of employment and compensation of benefits and restoration of seniority rights for employees discharged for transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition when the person is otherwise in compliance with all other applicable laws

This bill would provide limited immunity to a business entity, property owner or legal possessor, or public or private employer for damages, injuries, or death resulting from another person's actions involving a firearm or ammunition transported or stored pursuant to the act

Relating to firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles; to prohibit a business entity, property owner or legal possessor, or public or private employer from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition when the person is otherwise in compliance with all other applicable laws under certain conditions; to authorize civil actions for persons who are injured or incur damages as a result of a violation of the act; to authorize a civil action to enjoin any business entity, property owner or legal possessor, or public or private employer from violating the act; to provide for reinstatement of employment and compensation of benefits and restoration of seniority rights for persons discharged for transporting or storing a firearm when in compliance with all applicable laws; and to provide limited immunity to a business entity, property owner or legal possessor, or public or private employer for damages, injuries, or death resulting from another person's actions involving a firearm or ammunition transported or stored pursuant to the act.