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Senate advances products-liability reforms after contentious debate
Summary
Senate Bill 70 and companion measures drew arguments over protections for product sellers and consequences for injured plaintiffs. Proponents framed the bills as protection for retailers and insurers; opponents warned of limiting remedies for injured consumers. SB70 passed; related measures had mixed outcomes.
Senators debated a package of products-liability reforms, including Senate Bill 70, in an extended floor discussion that turned on the balance between protecting product sellers and preserving remedies for injured consumers.
Sponsor Senator McAllister described SB70 as a narrowly targeted measure to protect product sellers who did not open or inspect products manufactured elsewhere, allowing suit against manufacturers in appropriate circumstances while preserving…
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