Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1338
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 22, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 22, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
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Type
Bill
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Bill Number
1338
Congress
117
Policy Area
Law
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
April 22, 2021
Actions (2)
04/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
04/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:12 PM