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CA SB1327

Bill

Status

Passed

7/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hertzberg

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/16/2022
Judiciary5/27/2022
Appropriations4/27/2022
Public Safety4/6/2022
Judiciary3/2/2022
Rules2/18/2022

Full Bill Text

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