Legislation removing protections for the firearm industry from civil liability was reported by the House Judiciary Committee this week.
Key Points:
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- House Bills 6183, 6184, and 6185 were introduced by Representatives Stephanie Young (D-Detroit), Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton), and Kelly Breen (D-Novi).
- The bills allow for civil action if they knowingly and recklessly create or contribute to a public nuisance or fail to implement reasonable controls.
- The firearm industry could include those involved with the sale, manufacturing, distribution, importing, or marketing.
- Under the legislation, a public nuisance includes injuries, endangerments, or threats.
Next Steps:
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- The bills were referred to the House floor for consideration.
