Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes which legal actions can be brought against firearm manufacturers, distributors, importers, sellers, dealers, and trade associations.

Highlights:

• Prohibits individuals from bringing or maintaining an action against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for any of the following (Sec. 1):

• Recovery of damages resulting from, or injunctive relief or abatement of a nuisance, statutory or in common law, relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition; and

• Recovery of damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by a third party.

• Authorizes individuals to bring actions against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for recovery of damages for any of the following (Sec.3):

• Breach of contract or warranty concerning firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition purchased by a person;

• Damage or harm to a person or property owned or leased by a person caused by a defective firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition; and

• Injunctive relief to enforce a valid statute, rule, or ordinance.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes which legal actions can be brought against firearm manufacturers, distributors, importers, sellers, dealers, and trade associations.

Highlights:

• Prohibits individuals from bringing or maintaining an action against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for any of the following (Sec. 1):

• Recovery of damages resulting from, or injunctive relief or abatement of a nuisance, statutory or in common law, relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition; and

• Recovery of damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by a third party.

• Authorizes individuals to bring actions against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for recovery of damages for any of the following (Sec.3):

• Breach of contract or warranty concerning firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition purchased by a person;

• Damage or harm to a person or property owned or leased by a person caused by a defective firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition; and

• Injunctive relief to enforce a valid statute, rule, or ordinance.

Full Bill Text