S 1779
116th Congress
Senate
Law
Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced: June 11, 2019
Introduced by:
Blumenthal, Richard
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers.
Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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