Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

This legislation seeks to protect manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products from civil liability for injuries caused by the alteration of their products by third-party fabricators. It specifically prohibits lawsuits alleging harm, such as those from respirable silica exposure, that arise during the fabrication process performed by another party. Congress finds that these products are not inherently dangerous when manufactured and that manufacturers and sellers lack control over the workplace safety practices of independent fabricators. The bill defines "qualified civil actions" as those brought against manufacturers or sellers for injuries resulting from another party's fabrication of a "qualified product," encompassing various stone slab materials. A core provision dictates that no such qualified civil action may be initiated in any federal or state court. Moreover, all existing qualified civil actions that are pending on the date of enactment must be dismissed promptly, aiming to preserve consumer access to these products and prevent what is deemed an unreasonable burden on interstate commerce.