SB2482Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Public Safety.
Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibits public establishments from denying shelter to any person when an emergency alert advises the public to immediately seek shelter during the establishments' normal business hours, under certain conditions. Clarifies that remuneration or expectation of remuneration paid to owners of private property for goods or services other than emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence, including services or incidental commodities to the emergency access, does not void the exemption from civil liability afforded to these owners except where owners increase the sale price of the service or incidental commodities.
Where it stands
Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC/WAM.
January 28, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC/WAM.
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