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CA SB1327
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a private civil right of action allowing any person to sue those who manufacture, distribute, import, sell, or transfer assault weapons, .50 BMG rifles, unserialized firearms, or unregulated firearm precursor parts.
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Establishes statutory damages of at least $10,000 per weapon or precursor part for violations, plus injunctive relief and attorney's fees; allows courts to award alternative civil penalties if statutory damages are found unconstitutional.
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Prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling firearms to persons under 21 years of age, with limited exceptions for hunters with valid licenses, honorably discharged military members, and law enforcement.
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Restricts enforcement to private civil actions only; prohibits state and local government agencies from directly enforcing these provisions or using violations as a basis to deny licenses or privileges.
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Becomes inoperative if a Texas law (Subchapter H of Chapter 171 of the Texas Health and Safety Code) is invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court or Texas Supreme Court, and repeals on January 1 of the following year.
Legislative Description
Firearms: private rights of action.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 146, Statutes of 2022.
7/22/2022