AZ: Parking Lot Storage Bill HB 2474

HB 2474 Parking Lot Storage has been introduced in Arizona which if passed would prohibit property owners from banning firearm storage within locked privatly owned vehicles, and also removes all related liability from the property owner.

Below is a portion of the HB 2474 text:

13-3114. Transportation or storage of firearms; motor vehicles; civil liability; applicability

A. A property owner, tenant, public or private employer or business entity shall not prohibit a person who lawfully possesses a firearm from transporting or storing the firearm in a locked and privately owned motor vehicle that is parked in a parking lot, parking garage or other area designated for parking motor vehicles.

B. A property owner, tenant, public or private employer or business entity or the agent or employee of a property owner, tenant, public or private employer or business entity is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from or arising out of an act involving a firearm that is transported or stored pursuant to this section in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle that is parked in a parking lot, parking garage or other area designated for parking motor vehicles . . .

The NRA-ILA is asking for volunteers who currently work for employers who ban weapons in privately owned vehicles while parked on their parking lots to send in copies of the policy & to testify on behalf of the bill.

Update 1: HB 2474 House Judiciary Hearing Scheduled for March 5th @ 9 AM.

Update 2: Passed by House.