Signed by Governor Bill Lee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits.

Highlights:

• Establishes state legal protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits and prohibits any individual from bringing a qualified civil liability action in court (Sec. 1).

• Defines “ammunition” as an ammunition or cartridge case, primer, bullet, or propellant powder designed for use in a firearm (Sec. 1).

• Defines “dealer” as an individual who is licensed to engage in business as a dealer in this state (Sec. 1).

• Defines “manufacturer” as an individual who is engaged in the business of manufacturing a qualified product in intrastate commerce (Sec. 1).

• Defines “ seller” as an individual engaged in the business of selling a qualified product as wholesale or retail in the state (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect July 1, 2023 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits.

Highlights:

• Establishes state legal protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits and prohibits any individual from bringing a qualified civil liability action in court (Sec. 1).

• Defines “ammunition” as an ammunition or cartridge case, primer, bullet, or propellant powder designed for use in a firearm (Sec. 1).

• Defines “dealer” as an individual who is licensed to engage in business as a dealer in this state (Sec. 1).

• Defines “manufacturer” as an individual who is engaged in the business of manufacturing a qualified product in intrastate commerce (Sec. 1).

• Defines “ seller” as an individual engaged in the business of selling a qualified product as wholesale or retail in the state (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect July 1, 2023 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text