Bill > HB289

This bill amends Louisiana law to provide broader liability protections for firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, and sellers. The legislation establishes that these entities cannot be held legally responsible for injuries caused by firearms or ammunition unless the plaintiff can prove the product was unreasonably dangerous due to its construction or design. The bill specifically prevents manufacturers, distributors, and sellers from being liable for injuries resulting from the unlawful or negligent use of their products, even if the firearm lacks certain safety features like user-specific locks or chamber indicators. The law also preempts local governments from filing lawsuits against firearm and ammunition industry entities for damages related to product design, manufacture, marketing, or sale, reserving such legal actions exclusively for the state. Importantly, if a court finds that a lawsuit against a firearm or ammunition industry entity is improperly brought, the defendant is now entitled to recover attorney fees, court costs, compensation for lost income, and other expenses. The bill effectively strengthens legal protections for the firearms and ammunition industry by making it more difficult to sue these entities for damages related to gun violence.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB289&sbi=y