Bill > SB550

This bill, by amending Georgia law concerning torts (civil wrongs), aims to limit the liability of firearm manufacturers in certain situations related to the presence or absence of safety features on their products. Specifically, it states that a manufacturer cannot be held responsible for alleged product defects, failure to warn, or negligence if the issue stems from the absence or inclusion of design features or safety mechanisms that are not mandated by federal law for the firearm's lawful manufacture, sale, import, or possession. This protection extends to features like a magazine disconnect mechanism (which prevents firing if the magazine isn't properly inserted), a loaded chamber indicator (which shows if a round is in the chamber), authorized user recognition technology (which allows only specific individuals to fire the gun), and an external manual safety (a manually operated switch that blocks the trigger). However, this limitation on liability does not apply if a firearm has an actual manufacturing defect or fails to perform according to the manufacturer's explicit promises or descriptions.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73516