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US SB1955
Bill
Status
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal
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AI Summary
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Repeals Sections 2, 3, and 4 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (15 U.S.C. 7901, 7902, 7903), which currently shields firearms manufacturers and dealers from certain civil lawsuits
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Makes the ATF's Firearms Trace System database available for legal discovery and subpoenas in civil actions
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Allows gun trace information to be admitted as evidence and used in civil lawsuits in state courts, federal courts, and administrative proceedings
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Permits testimony and other evidence based on firearms trace data on the same basis as other information in civil cases
Legislative Description
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6/4/2025