Bill > S484

This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) to provide a new mechanism for handling civil liability actions against firearms manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations. Specifically, the bill allows a defendant in a state court civil lawsuit to remove the case to federal court if they believe the lawsuit is a "qualified civil liability action" - which under existing law refers to certain types of litigation against the firearms industry that are prohibited. Once removed to federal court, the federal district court can review whether the lawsuit meets the definition of a qualified civil liability action and can dismiss the case if it determines the lawsuit does not comply with the PLCAA's legal standards. This provides an additional layer of federal judicial review for cases involving potential claims against gun industry participants, giving defendants an avenue to seek dismissal of what they argue are improper lawsuits at the federal court level.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/484/all-info