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Establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers
Sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics:Courts & civil lawFirearms
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 2, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 22, 202131–17
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 17, 202160–37
- Done: To the GovernorApril 2, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawApril 2, 2021
HF 621 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 621, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 621 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Companies that make, sell, or distribute guns and ammunition cannot be sued for how their products are designed or marketed, or for injuries caused by someone using them illegally. If someone tries to sue these businesses for those reasons, the court must dismiss the case and make the person pay the company's legal fees. However, people can still sue these companies if a product is defective or if there is a broken contract.1
Read the official explanation
This bill establishes which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers in regards to the manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms and ammunition. The bill provides that the manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms or ammunition by manufacturers, distributors, or dealers who are duly licensed by the appropriate federal and state authorities is a lawful activity and is not unreasonably dangerous, and that the unlawful use of firearms and ammunition is the proximate cause of any injuries arising from their unlawful use. The bill restricts the types of actions a person may bring against a firearm 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 or ammunition or injuries arising from the unlawful use of a firearm 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 firearms or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for breach of contract or warranty, damage or harm caused by a defective firearm or ammunition, and injunctive relief to enforce a valid statute, rule, or ordinance.
Changed since by amendment S-3086; see Amendments.
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