S 397 in Congressional Session 109
Official Summary
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Bill Number : S 397 |
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Title : A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others. |
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SUMMARY AS OF: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 29, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
(Sec. 3)
Prohibits a qualified civil liability action from being brought in any state or federal court against a manufacturer or seller of a firearm, ammunition, or a component of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, or against a trade association of such manufacturers or sellers, for damages, punitive damages, injunctive or declaratory relief, abatement, restitution, fines, penalties, or other relief resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Requires pending actions to be dismissed. Excludes from such prohibition actions:
Permits a person under age 17 to recover damages authorized under federal or state law in a civil action that meets specified requirements. Child Safety Lock Act of 2005 Prohibits the sale, delivery, or transfer by a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer of a handgun to any person other than a person with a firearms license unless the transferee is provided with a secure gun storage or safety device. Lists exceptions, including for U.S. and state agencies and for law enforcement. Grants immunity from a qualified civil liability action for a person who has lawful possession and control of a handgun and who uses a secure gun storage or safety device. Establishes as penalties for violations:
Sets penalties for using or carrying armor piercing ammunition during and in relation to a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime, and for possessing armor piercing ammunition in furtherance of any such crime, that shall be in addition to the punishment otherwise provided for such crime. Directs the Attorney General to conduct and report to the chairman and ranking member of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees on a study to determine whether a uniform standard for the testing of projectiles against body armor is feasible. |
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| Title : A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others. |
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Sponsors
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| Bill Number : S 397 |
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| Title : A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others. |
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| Sponsor: Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] (introduced 2/16/2005) |
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ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 2/16/2005 Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] - 3/7/2005 Sen Allen, George [VA] - 2/17/2005 Sen Baucus, Max [MT] - 2/16/2005 Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 4/12/2005 Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] - 3/14/2005 Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 3/10/2005 Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 2/16/2005 Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] - 2/16/2005 Sen Burr, Richard [NC] - 3/10/2005 Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] - 7/25/2005 Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 2/16/2005 Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 2/16/2005 Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 3/9/2005 Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] - 3/16/2005 Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] - 2/16/2005 Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] - 7/27/2005 Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 2/16/2005 Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] - 2/16/2005 Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 3/1/2005 Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] - 3/1/2005 Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] - 2/16/2005 Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] - 3/1/2005 Sen Ensign, John [NV] - 2/16/2005 Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] - 2/16/2005 Sen Frist, William H. [TN] - 3/3/2005 Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 3/4/2005 Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 3/1/2005 Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] - 3/1/2005 Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 3/1/2005 Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 3/1/2005 Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 2/16/2005 Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 2/16/2005 Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 2/16/2005 Sen Johnson, Tim [SD] - 2/16/2005 Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 2/16/2005 Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 2/17/2005 Sen Lincoln, Blanche L. [AR] - 2/16/2005 Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 3/2/2005 Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 3/9/2005 Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 7/21/2005 Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 3/15/2005 Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] - 2/16/2005 Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] - 2/16/2005 Sen Pryor, Mark L. [AR] - 3/16/2005 Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 3/17/2005 Sen Rockefeller, John D., IV [WV] - 7/26/2005 Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] - 7/21/2005 Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] - 2/16/2005 Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 2/16/2005 Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 3/9/2005 Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 4/27/2005 Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 2/16/2005 Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 3/14/2005 Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] - 2/16/2005 Sen Sununu, John E. [NH] - 2/16/2005 Sen Talent, Jim [MO] - 3/3/2005 Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] - 2/16/2005 Sen Thune, John [SD] - 2/16/2005 Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 2/17/2005 Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 4/12/2005 |
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