Similar legislation to this bill has been introduced in 21 states, passing in three. Rep. Jon Bennett, R-St. Charles county, plans to introduce a bill that would also preempt the state from suing the gun industry.
"This is another step of big government stepping in and trying to take care of families when families can take care of themselves," said Rep. Jon Bennett, R-St. Charles. "It puts the responsibility on the state and not on the family where it should be."
"The Democrats wave a flag between the separation of church and state, but this bill opens up a big hole," said Rep. Jon Bennett, R-St. Charles, who offered one of the amendments.
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