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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4792| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2026
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to prohibit civil liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products for injuries, such as silicosis, that result from the alteration or fabrication of these products by third parties. It specifically targets "qualified civil actions" where harm arises from occupational exposure to crystalline silica or other substances generated during the cutting, drilling, or grinding of products like quartz or mineral slabs. The legislation asserts that these products are not inherently dangerous when manufactured, and injuries typically stem from third-party fabricators who may fail to adhere to federal and state workplace safety regulations. Manufacturers and sellers, who lack control over these independent fabricators, are deemed not responsible for such alleged injuries. Consequently, the bill mandates the dismissal of all pending qualified civil actions in both Federal and State courts. The measure aims to protect these businesses from what are considered frivolous lawsuits, preserve the industry, and prevent undue burdens on interstate commerce. It clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to cases where the manufacturer or seller was the direct employer of the injured party, focusing solely on liability for the actions of independent third-party fabricators.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5437
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
Jun 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5437
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.


  • June 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-5437: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4792| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2026
This bill seeks to prohibit civil liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products for injuries, such as silicosis, that result from the alteration or fabrication of these products by third parties. It specifically targets "qualified civil actions" where harm arises from occupational exposure to crystalline silica or other substances generated during the cutting, drilling, or grinding of products like quartz or mineral slabs. The legislation asserts that these products are not inherently dangerous when manufactured, and injuries typically stem from third-party fabricators who may fail to adhere to federal and state workplace safety regulations. Manufacturers and sellers, who lack control over these independent fabricators, are deemed not responsible for such alleged injuries. Consequently, the bill mandates the dismissal of all pending qualified civil actions in both Federal and State courts. The measure aims to protect these businesses from what are considered frivolous lawsuits, preserve the industry, and prevent undue burdens on interstate commerce. It clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to cases where the manufacturer or seller was the direct employer of the injured party, focusing solely on liability for the actions of independent third-party fabricators.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5437
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
Jun 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5437
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.


  • June 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5437: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted