Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

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This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 11, 2019

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions.

Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.

Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Latest action (Jun 28, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Policy area: Law · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 11, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.