Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

HB 78 — AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Substitute 1

  2. Retain original provisions; remove section relating to civil fines and penalties for claims in violation of the Act.

  3. Attorneys - Claim, violation, sanctions, removal Firearms And Weapons - Claim, violation, attorneys, sanctions, removal Firearms And Weapons - Claim, violation, sanctions, removal

Sponsors

  • T. Roberts, W. Williams, J. Calloway, D. Elliott, V. Grossl, J. Hodgson, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, K. Moser, S. Rudy, M. Whitaker · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • T. Roberts, W. Williams, J. Calloway, D. Elliott, V. Grossl, J. Hodgson, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, K. Moser, S. Rudy, M. Whitaker

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

EMERGENCY

Passed 31 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5300
Republican 26001
Democrat 0400
Total 31701
% of votes cast 79%18%0%3%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Nemes — Yea
Williams — Yea
Smith — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thomas — Nay
ChambersArmstrong — Nay
PASSES : 0 — Nay
Gary Clemons Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Not Voting
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 78 do?
AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency.
Who sponsors HB 78?
HB 78 is sponsored by T. Roberts, W. Williams, J. Calloway, D. Elliott, V. Grossl, J. Hodgson, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, K. Moser, S. Rudy, M. Whitaker.
What is the current status of HB 78?
This bill has been introduced in the House. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 78?
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