Louisiana (HB260, Act 453)
What it does: Defines firearm hold agreements and provides a limitation of liability framework related to those agreements.
TAP role: Technical assistance and scientific support, including neutral expert testimony. TAP partner retailers provided subject matter expertise and testified.
View the enrolled Louisiana legislation (2022 Regular Session)
Arkansas (HB1067, Act 106)
What it does: Addresses firearm hold agreements and provides civil immunity to a federal firearms licensee who agrees to hold a firearm for an individual.
TAP role: Technical assistance and scientific support. TAP partner retailers also testified.
View the enrolled Arkansas legislation (2025 Regular Session)
Nevada (AB451)
What it does: Provides immunity from civil liability to licensed firearm dealers and local law enforcement agencies under certain circumstances related to firearm hold agreements.
TAP role: Technical assistance and scientific support, including neutral expert testimony.
View the enrolled Nevada legislation (2025 Session)
Alabama (SB40, “Houston/Hunter Act”)
What it does: Defines firearm hold agreements and provides civil immunity for federal firearm licensees who enter into firearm hold agreements under certain conditions.
TAP role: Technical assistance and support.
View the enrolled Alabama legislation (2025 Regular Session)
Montana (SB423)
What it does: Revises liability related to firearm hold agreements and limits liability for returning a firearm to the owner at the end of a hold agreement.
TAP role: This bill was based on Louisiana legislation that TAP supported.
View the enrolled Montana legislation (2023 Regular Session)