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CT HB07042

CT HB07042
An Act Concerning Implementation Of The Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, Firearms Permits And Eligibility Certificates And Self-defense.

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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/02/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
Passed
06/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/10/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To permit the filing of a civil action against a firearm industry member who fails to exercise reasonable control over firearm industry products.

AI Summary

This bill introduces a comprehensive set of regulations and legal provisions targeting the firearm industry's responsibility and accountability. The bill defines key terms like "firearm industry member" and "reasonable controls," which include preventing sales to prohibited individuals, ensuring compliance with existing firearm laws, and avoiding advertising that promotes unlawful sales or use. The legislation establishes that firearm industry members must implement and enforce reasonable controls, refrain from knowingly violating firearm-related laws, and avoid advertising that could promote unsafe or illegal firearm use. The bill also creates a legal mechanism allowing individuals who have suffered harm, municipal legal officers, or the Attorney General to file civil actions against firearm industry members who violate these provisions. If found in violation, a firearm industry member could face injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, restitution, and attorney's fees. Additionally, the bill modifies existing statutes related to firearm permits, eligibility certificates, and firearm discharge regulations, including expanding the scope of disqualifying criminal offenses and clarifying self-defense provisions. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to increase accountability and safety in the firearm industry.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (28)

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor (on 06/10/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB07042&which_year=2025
Analysis - Summary for Public Act No. 25-43 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/SUM/PDF/2025SUM00043-R02HB-07042-SUM.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/ACT/PA/PDF/2025PA-00043-R00HB-07042-PA.PDF
Senate Schedule M LCO# 9671 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SM-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule O LCO# 9698 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SO-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule J LCO# 9652 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SJ-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule L LCO# 9695 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SL-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule K LCO# 9714 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SK-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule P LCO# 9739 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SP-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule Q LCO# 9737 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SQ-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule N LCO# 9738 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SN-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule R LCO# 9771 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SR-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9742 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09742-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9797 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09797-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9773 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09773-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9764 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09764-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9771 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09771-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9741 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09741-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9738 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09738-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9737 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09737-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9739 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09739-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9747 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09747-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9733 (Potential Revenue Loss) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09733-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9728 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09728-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9711 (Minimal Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09711-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9729 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09729-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9716 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09716-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9703 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09703-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9724 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09724-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9654 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09654-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9714 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09714-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9717 (Minimal Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09717-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #9724 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09724-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9717 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09717-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9703 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09703-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9716 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09716-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9711 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09711-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9714 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09714-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9733 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09733-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9747 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09747-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9741 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09741-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9739 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09739-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9737 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09737-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9738 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09738-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9771 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09771-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9797 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09797-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule A LCO# 9668 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SA-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule C LCO# 9666 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SC-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule B LCO# 9669 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SB-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule H LCO# 9658 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SH-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule D LCO# 9663 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SD-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule F LCO# 9728 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SF-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule E LCO# 9729 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SE-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule I LCO# 9764 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SI-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule G LCO# 9773 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00SG-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9668 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09668-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9666 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09666-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9669 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09669-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9671 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09671-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9658 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09658-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9663 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09663-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9655 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09655-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9698 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09698-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9654 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09654-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9652 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09652-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9657 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09657-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9676 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09676-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #9695 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO09695-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9658 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09658-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9695 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09695-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9698 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09698-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9676 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09676-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9657 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09657-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9652 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09652-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9655 (Potential Revenue Loss) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09655-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9663 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09663-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9671 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09671-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9669 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09669-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9666 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09666-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9668 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO09668-FNA.pdf
Bill Analysis For File Copy 819 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07042-R010819-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 819 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07042-R010819-FN.PDF
Bill Analysis for HB-7042, as amended by House "A" https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07042-R01-BA.PDF
House Schedule B LCO# 7626 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00HB-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7626 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO07626-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for HB-7042, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 7516) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07042-R01-FN.PDF
House LCO Amendment #7520 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO07520-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #7521 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO07521-R00-AMD.pdf
House Schedule A LCO# 7516 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00HA-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7521 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO07521-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7520 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO07520-FNA.pdf
House LCO Amendment #7516 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO07516-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7516 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO07516-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7477 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-07042-R00LCO07477-FNA.PDF
House LCO Amendment #7477 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO07477-R00-AMD.pdf
Bill Analysis For File Copy 766 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07042-R000766-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 766 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07042-R000766-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07042-R01-HB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07042-R00-HB.PDF
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