Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

United States117th CongressS-1338Senate
Updated: Apr 22, 2021

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.

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HR-2814: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in Senate

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