S. 1806 (108th): Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Introduced:
Oct 31, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Sen. Larry Craig [R-ID]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as S. 397 (109th) on Feb 16, 2005.

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 3, 2003, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 31, 2003
Reported by Committee Nov 03, 2003
Cosponsors
none
Full Title

A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

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Last updated Nov 03, 2003.
10 pages

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10/31/2003--Introduced.
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Prohibits any qualified civil liability action from being brought in any State or Federal court and requires pending actions to be dismissed. Defines such an action to: (1) include an action brought against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, or against a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm; and (2) exclude an action brought against persons who transfer a firearm knowing that it will be used to commit a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime; an action brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se; an action in which a manufacturer or seller of a firearm willfully violated a State or Federal statute applicable to the sale or marketing of the firearm and the violation was a proximate cause of the harm for which relief is sought; an action for breach of contract or warranty in connection with the purchase of the firearm; or an action for physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the firearm when used as intended.

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44