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Establishing which actions may be brought against firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers
Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee
Topics:Courts & civil lawFirearms
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2021
- Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 17, 202160–37
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 22, 202131–17
- Done: To the GovernorApril 2, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawApril 2, 2021
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What’s in it
AI summary Companies that make or sell guns, ammunition, and accessories would be protected from certain types of lawsuits. People would not be able to sue these businesses for how their products are designed or marketed, or for injuries caused by someone using them illegally. However, lawsuits are still allowed if a product is defective, if there is a broken contract, or to enforce specific laws.1
Read the official explanation
This bill establishes which actions may be brought against firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers in regards to the manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition. The bill restricts the types of actions a person may bring against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer by prohibiting actions against such a person when the theory of recovery relates to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition or injuries arising from the unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition. The bill provides that if a party has brought an action prohibited by the bill, the court shall dismiss the action and award the defendant reasonable attorney fees and costs. The bill provides that a person may bring a suit against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for breach of contract or warranty, damage or harm caused by a defective firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition, and injunctive relief to enforce a valid statute, rule, or ordinance.
Changed since by amendment S-3086; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named January 21, 2021 (as HSB 116). On January 28, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.
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Lobbying
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