Senate Enrolled Act 98 Summary

• Prohibits lawsuits against firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, or sellers for damages resulting from lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of firearms or ammunition.

• Prohibits lawsuits against firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, or sellers for damages resulting from criminal or unlawful misuse of firearms or ammunition by third parties.

• Courts must dismiss such prohibited actions and award defendants reasonable attorney's fees and costs, except for actions commenced on or before August 27, 1999, which receive no fee awards.

• Permits lawsuits for breach of contract or warranty, defective products causing harm or property damage, and injunctive relief to enforce valid statutes, rules, or ordinances.

• Amends definitions of "firearm" to mean any weapon capable of or designed to expel a projectile by explosion, or readily convertible to do so, and "person" to include human beings, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, unincorporated associations, and governmental entities.