Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3214
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 11, 2019
Overview
Text
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Jun 11, 2019
Latest Action
Jun 28, 2019
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Bill Number
3214
Congress
116
Policy Area
Law
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions.

Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.

Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.

Text (1)
June 11, 2019
Actions (3)
06/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
06/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:34 AM