The proposed bill would update current statutes regarding the carrying of concealed handguns in restaurants by allowing individuals with a valid concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit to carry concealed handguns in these establishments, provided they do not consume alcohol and the restaurant does not hold other licenses. The bill also clarifies that the presence of a concealed handgun does not require restaurant employees to intervene or notify law enforcement if they believe the handgun is being carried legally. Additionally, it establishes a presumption of compliance for individuals carrying concealed handguns and prohibits the Director of the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control from suspending or revoking a restaurant license solely based on the presence of a concealed handgun.

Furthermore, the bill provides protections for restaurant licensees by stating they cannot be held liable for incidents involving concealed handguns unless they knowingly served alcohol to someone carrying a concealed weapon or failed to report a violation. It modifies existing liability language to specify that licensees are not liable for property damage or personal injuries caused by concealed handguns unless gross negligence is demonstrated. The bill also removes outdated provisions related to the posting of signs prohibiting firearms, aiming to streamline regulations and clarify the legal landscape for concealed carry in licensed establishments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-229, 4-244, 4-246, 13-3112, 4-205.05, 4-203.02, 4-241, 4-203.03, 4-221, 4-101, 13-3401, 38-1113, 4-205.02, 4-203.06, 4-203.07, 5-301, 4-249, 4-226, 4-203.04, 4-205.04, 4-242.01, 4-210.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 4-210, 4-229, 4-244, 4-246, 4-311, 4-202, 4-203, 4-203.06, 4-203.07, 4-205.13, 13-2301, 46-297, 4-242.01, 4-112, 42-1251.01, 4-205.02, 13-3112, 4-205.05, 4-203.02, 4-241, 4-203.03, 4-221, 4-101, 13-3401, 38-1113, 5-301, 4-249, 4-226, 4-203.04, 4-205.04, 4-210.01