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House approves bill narrowing grounds for gun-industry lawsuits
Summary
First substitute HB214, intended to tighten liability standards for firearms manufacturers by closing perceived loopholes in the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, passed the House 61-12 after a floor debate that split members on corporate liability and child-safety concerns.
The Utah House on Feb. 4 passed first substitute House Bill 214, which its sponsor said narrows the circumstances under which firearms manufacturers and sellers can be sued.
“HP 214 does essentially clean up those loopholes to ensure that manufacturers are only liable when they've actually done something and actually caused the harm to those that have been involved,” Representative Tesher said on the floor, likening the measure to liability rules for automobile…
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