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Committee advances bill to limit certain firearm liability claims while preserving other causes of action
Summary
Committee adopted a strike-and-insert for House Bill 2067 to narrow negligent marketing claims against firearm manufacturers and sellers, clarifying how the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) interacts with state claims; members discussed consumer protection limits and tort reform implications.
A Senate committee on Wednesday adopted a strike-and-insert amendment and voted to report House Bill 2067 to the full Senate. The bill seeks to clarify how state liability claims may proceed against firearm manufacturers and sellers in light of the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
"The purpose of this bill is to close loopholes in the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," Committee Counsel said, summarizing the measure. The bill would permit a negligent marketing…
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