Bill > HR544

This bill creates a legal pathway for individuals and local governments to sue manufacturers and sellers of "ghost guns" for damages resulting from injuries or deaths caused by these weapons. A ghost gun is defined as a firearm without a unique serial number, which can include partially assembled firearms or kits designed to be converted into a firearm. Under this proposed legislation, victims or their families can file a lawsuit in federal district court against anyone who made a component of the ghost gun or facilitated its sale, seeking compensation for damages. The bill includes two key affirmative defenses that would protect defendants if the firearm was used in legitimate self-defense or by law enforcement responding to an imminent threat to public safety. The legal action would be applicable when the ghost gun is used in interstate or foreign commerce, and courts would have discretion in determining appropriate damage amounts. By providing this private right of action, the bill aims to create a legal mechanism to hold ghost gun manufacturers and sellers accountable for harm caused by these untraceable firearms.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/544/all-info