Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act aims to preempt state and local laws imposing liability on firearms manufacturers and sellers.
The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to clarify and expand immunity for firearms manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations from civil liability. It preempts state and local laws that impose liability on these entities for damages, punitive damages, and other relief related to the criminal or unlawful misuse of firearms and related products. The Act allows for the removal of cases from state to federal courts and mandates the dismissal of pending actions.
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