S 1805 · 108th Congress · Law

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Introduced 2003-10-31· Sponsored by Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 8 - 90. Record Vote Number: 30.(2004-03-02)

Recorded Votes

FailedSenate · 2004-03-02
Roll #30
Yea 8Nay 90
PassedSenate · 2004-03-02
Roll #30
Yea 8Nay 90

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 (qualified product), 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 direc…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat